QUINTON PUGH
Still Hopes Retirement Community
West Columbia
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Highly motivated food service worker with 5+ years of experience in the hospitality industry. Proven track record of constantly providing excellent customer service, preparing high quality food, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Expertise in food safety and sanitation, food preparation and customer service.
Work History
Cook/Dietary Aide
9 Months- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Collaborated with dietary staff to ensure meal service met health and safety standards.
- Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and availability of ingredients for daily meal preparation.
- Developed new recipes to enhance menu offerings while accommodating diverse dietary needs.
- Purchasing management.
Cook 2
15 Years- Menu Planning
- Inventory Control
- Food Prep
- Cost Control
- Kitchen Equipment Operator
- Batch cooking
- Dishwasher
Breakfast Cook,Sides Cook,prep Cook an Dishwasher
9 Years 9 Months- Menu Planning
- Inventory Control
- Food Prep
- Cost Control
- Kitchen Equipment Operator
Overnight Stocker
1 Year 5 Months- Inventory Stocking
Pallet Builder
1 Year 5 Months- Inventory Stocking
Trash Sorter
1 Year 7 Months- Sorted recyclable materials to enhance processing efficiency and reduce contamination rates.
- Operated sorting machinery to separate waste streams accurately and consistently.
- Trained new employees on safe sorting techniques and operational best practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of sorted materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
11 Months
Education
High School Diploma
(803) 791-5000
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Food prep Techniques
Kitchen Equipment Operation
Inventory Management
Cost Control
Menu Planning
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler
- Certificate of Achievement
- Certificate Number: 7877816
- Date: 2025-05-25
- Expiration Date: 2028-05-25
- National Restaurant Association
- 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3600
- Chicago, IL 60606-6383
- 800 765.2122 in Chicago 312 715.1010
- Restaurant.org | ServSafe.com
Timeline
Cook/Dietary Aide
Life Care Center of Columbia
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Breakfast Cook,Sides Cook,prep Cook an Dishwasher
Ruth Chris Steak House
02.2016 - 11.2025Read More
Overnight Stocker
Bi-Lo
07.2015 - 12.2016Read More
Pallet Builder
Home Depot Distribution Center
01.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Cook 2
Still Hopes Retirement Community
08.2011 - CurrentRead More
Synoco Recycling
03.2010 - 02.2011Read More
Trash Sorter
Synoco Recycling Plant
01.2010 - 08.2011Read More
Brookland Cayce High School
High School Diploma
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