Keith Schrader
Lewes
Summary
Resourceful, hardworking professional, well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery, and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines. Skilled builder with manual dexterity, depth perception, reading, and math skills to add value to diverse job site roles. Open and committed to continual learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Theos Steak and Seafood
Lewes
09.2024 - Current
- Addressed customer feedback regarding food quality and presentation.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Fostered a collaborative and respectful kitchen environment, promoting team cohesion.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Cook Operator/Lead Technician
Criminal Justice Coordination
Davisboro
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained organized workstations throughout shifts by discarding unused ingredients and cleaning surfaces.
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
- Cooked large batches of food quickly without compromising taste or quality.
- Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Followed all health regulations related to food storage and sanitation standards.
Equipment Operator
A-Z Lawn & Tree Service
Smyrna
04.2016 - 03.2021
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
Construction Worker
Pierson Hargrove & Tutor
Baltimore
08.2010 - 02.2020
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Edwins Fine Dining
Harker Heights, OH05-2024
Associate of Applied Culinary Arts - Food Science
State of Georgia
Davisboro, GA03-2024
Apprentice Local 197 & 225 - Construction Engineering
Apprenticeship
Hargrove, Pierson Construction02-2020
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Delaware Technical Community College
DE12-2009
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Precision Handling
- Excavation techniques
- Skilled Concrete Finisher
- Carpentry expertise
- Dependability and reliability
- Masonry work
- OSHA Safety Regulation Expertise
- Attention to detail
- Painting and finishing
- Environmental Maintenance
- Strategic Framing
- Experienced in Operating Power Tools
- Expertise in Welding Processes
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Analytical Problem Solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Theos Steak and Seafood
09.2024 - Current
Cook Operator/Lead Technician
Criminal Justice Coordination
04.2021 - 05.2024
Equipment Operator
A-Z Lawn & Tree Service
04.2016 - 03.2021
Construction Worker
Pierson Hargrove & Tutor
08.2010 - 02.2020
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Edwins Fine Dining
Associate of Applied Culinary Arts - Food Science
State of Georgia
Apprentice Local 197 & 225 - Construction Engineering
Apprenticeship
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Delaware Technical Community College
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