James Lynch

Stroudsburg

Summary

Hardworking warehouse associate with history of success working in warehouse and similar environments. Safely and skillfully operate transportation vehicles and other warehouse equipment. Deliver thorough inventory control and accurate documentation.

Experienced with dough preparation, topping application, and oven management. Utilizes these skills to create consistently delicious and visually appealing pizzas. Knowledge of maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to food safety protocols ensures high standard of service.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Maker / Cook

Palumbos Pizza

Stroudsburg, PA

12.2009 - Current

Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Processed payments by company POS System, made change and provided receipts.
Drove more than 200 miles per day to serve as many as 300 customers per month across Stroudsburg, East. Stroudsburg, Bartonsville.
Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Prepared high-quality pizzas using traditional techniques and fresh ingredients.
Managed oven temperatures to ensure optimal cooking and product consistency.
Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation areas.
Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.

Laborer

Grimm Mechanical

Stroudsburg, PA

07.2007 - 12.2009

Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
Listened to instructions from manager, gaining valuable onsite job training.
Cleaned up supplies, trash and old system components during and after work to leave area free of debris.
Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
Safely handled tools and equipment, including Hacksaw and miter saw in large-scale projects.
Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with pipe cutters and miter saw.

Yard Worker

Artic Ice Manufacturing Co

Garfield, NJ

06.2005 - 10.2007

Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
Transferred products of all sizes using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
Maintained strong vendor connections at all stages, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
Operated box or straight trucks and cargo vans.
Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 200 pounds.
Prepare and load trucks for delivery.
Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stroudsburg High School

Stroudsburg, PA

05-1990

Skills

Valid driver's license
Order picking and processing
Driving and transportation
Loading and unloading
Forklift operations
Customer-oriented

Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Safe food handling
Food safety
Pizza shaping

Timeline

Pizza Maker / Cook

Palumbos Pizza

12.2009 - Current

Laborer

Grimm Mechanical

07.2007 - 12.2009

Yard Worker

Artic Ice Manufacturing Co

06.2005 - 10.2007

High School Diploma -

Stroudsburg High School