Isaiah Cadena
Joplin
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at General Mills, excelling in quality control and packaging expertise. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through meticulous inventory management and effective training. Recognized for reducing lab test errors, demonstrating strong attention to detail and time management skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Operator/Logistics Specialist/Lab Technician
General Mills
Joplin
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Monitored inventory of packaging supplies, reporting low stock levels.
- Labeled packages and recorded items packed in preparation for shipping.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks such as changing parts or lubricating machines when needed.
- Inspected products for quality and compliance before packaging.
- Organized and maintained order documentation.
- Logged, processed, and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
- Monitored and organized logistics documents, bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Reduced occurrence of lab test errors for improved reliability and to avoid need for retesting.
- Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.
Server/Bartender/Sous Chef
Finn's
Joplin
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Sous Chef
Mytho's Kuzina
Joplin
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary & Hospitality
College of The Ozarks
Hollister, MOSkills
- Data entry
- Document organization
- Time management
- Training and development
- Customer service
- Packaging expertise
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Lab Tech Certification
- Sanitation Certification
Timeline
Packaging Operator/Logistics Specialist/Lab Technician
General Mills
01.2022 - 04.2025
Server/Bartender/Sous Chef
Finn's
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sous Chef
Mytho's Kuzina
06.2018 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary & Hospitality
College of The Ozarks
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