Andre Reams
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Crossroads Hotel, excelling in food quality and customer satisfaction. Proven ability in inventory management and workflow efficiency, ensuring high standards in food preparation. Strong communication skills and adept at training staff, contributing to a collaborative kitchen environment. Committed to maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
Team-oriented warehouse professional accustomed to streamlining shipping and receiving processes to increase overall efficiency. Industrious and dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. Energetic individual equipped to work hard in fast-paced, constantly changing environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate/Shelf Stocker
Dollar Tree Stores
01.2025 - Current
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
Chef
Crossroads Hotel
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Grill Chef
North Italia
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address customer complaints.
- Verified accurate portioning of food items and garnishes.
- Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Developed deep understanding of menu items and ingredients.
- Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
Chef
Rockhill Grill
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Cook
The Merit/ Trappers :adding Lodge
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
Bar Grill
Iron Horse
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast High
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Production leadership
- Reset and recovery
- Store planning and display design
- Proficient with planograms and schematics
- Stock organization
- Display building
- Workplace safety
- Able to lift 350 lbs
- Shelf merchandising
- Price checking
- Inventory reporting
- Customer relationships
- Workflow efficiency
- Safety methods
Timeline
Associate/Shelf Stocker
Dollar Tree Stores
01.2025 - Current
Chef
Crossroads Hotel
01.2021 - 03.2021
Grill Chef
North Italia
02.2018 - 02.2019
Chef
Rockhill Grill
03.2017 - 01.2018
Cook
The Merit/ Trappers :adding Lodge
04.2015 - 10.2016
Bar Grill
Iron Horse
04.2014 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Southeast High