NIRMAL RAJ

As a cook at Muscle Prep, I was responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals while ensuring efficient kitchen operations. My role also involved handling inventory, placing stock orders, and managing opening and closing duties to maintain a smooth workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Cooking:

• Prepared and cooked healthy meals according to strict nutritional guidelines.

• Managed ingredient portioning and meal prepping to ensure consistency in taste and quality.

• Followed precise marination techniques and grilling methods to enhance meal flavors.

• Operated and maintained various kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and food processors.

Stock & Inventory Management:

• Managed ingredient inventory, ensuring sufficient stock levels for daily operations.

• Placed stock orders for fresh ingredients and kitchen supplies, coordinating with suppliers.

• Conducted regular stock checks to minimize waste and ensure quality ingredients.

Order Handling & Workflow Management:

• Handled customer meal orders efficiently, ensuring timely preparation and packaging.

• Coordinated with the team to streamline kitchen operations and avoid order delays.

• Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and best practices in meal preparation.

Opening & Closing Duties:

• Set up kitchen stations and prepared ingredients before opening.

• Ensured all kitchen equipment was cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored at the end of the day.

• Conducted end-of-day stock checks and reported any shortages to management.

• Secured kitchen premises, ensuring a clean and organized workspace for the next shift.

This description fully reflects your responsibilities at Muscle Prep, including opening/closing duties, order handling, and stock management. Let me know if you’d like any refinements!

• Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization and management of multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service
• Educated clients on account services and resolved client inquiries regarding statement information and account balances
• Resolved customer requests, questions and complaints by analyzing individual situations and determining best use of resources
• Provided passenger assistance at ticket counter and gate areas by issuing tickets, checking baggage and assigning seats
• Verified identification and travel documents to efficiently board passengers for on-time departure
• Coordinated with ramp agents to successfully store, remove and transport customer baggage

• Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors
• Supervised creation and validation of anti-terrorism plans on all ships
• Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies
• Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises
• Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards
• Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations
• Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot
• Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items
• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
• Authenticated boarding passes, identification and passports to prevent fraudulent travel
• Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates
• Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access
• Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations
• Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds
• Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry
• Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building
• Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
• Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity
• Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
• Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement
• Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions
• Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance
• Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials
• Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building
• Protected business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to high-security areas go through correct levels of approval

• Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
• Achieved recognition from senior management for contribution to store success including managing sales, employees and operations to foster optimal performance
• Monitored security and handled incidents calmly
• Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency
• Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction
• Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
• Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals
• Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies
• Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
• Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands
• Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
• Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales
• Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
• Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth
• Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products
• Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for business segment with greatest sales volume
• Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies
• Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency
• Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
• Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
• Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence
• Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales and vendor negotiations
• Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
• Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions
• Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses
• Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
• Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries
• Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
• Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning
• Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests

• Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards
• Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
• Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
• Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
• Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
• Organized, arranged, and re-stocked various stations, including buffet, salad bar, and service areas
• Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency
• Cleaned and sanitized all work surfaces between preparation of various foods, avoiding cross-contamination while maintaining food safety guidelines
• Utilized culinary and cutlery tools to prepare various foods for cooking or cold dish presentations
• Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction
• Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation

• Assessed materials, parts and final products for quality and removed defects
• Performed maintenance tasks and adjustments to preserve production efficiency
• Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders

• Promoted high level of customer satisfaction through strong relationship building skills, consistent follow up and [Skill]
• Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits, or exchanges
• Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers
• Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
• Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
• Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention
• Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
• Employed strategic tactics such as cross-selling and upselling to drive sales
• Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction
• Fielded questions and solved problems by informing customers of current promotions and store policies