Dustin Eggensperger
El Paso
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record, excelling in teamwork and customer service.
Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing food waste through effective organization and time management.
Adept at training staff and maintaining high standards of safety and quality in fast-paced environments.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Section Lead
Fire And Stone Restaurant
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Line Cook
IHOP
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
Correctional Officer
Arkansas Community Corrections
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
Ammunition Specialist
US Army
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Enhanced inventory accuracy for ammunition stockpile by utilizing modern tracking systems and software solutions.
- Supervised personnel and offered extensive mentoring and training assistance.
- Optimized storage space utilization for ammunition stockpile by implementing efficient organization methods and practices.
- Supported international operations by coordinating the shipment of required ammunition supplies across multiple countries and regions.
- Accurately completed all paperwork and documentation related to receiving and transfer of ammunition.
- Handled inspection, inventory, and issuance of ammunition to teams of soldiers.
- Trained personnel on safe ammunition handling to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Used Microsoft Office Suite to manage inventory of materials and ammunition supply stock.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials from expired or damaged ammunition, maintaining environmental compliance standards.
- Reduced ammunition handling accidents through the implementation of comprehensive safety procedures and guidelines.
- Oversaw quality control processes pertaining to incoming shipments of ammunition, ensuring all items met required performance specifications before being added to inventory reserves.
Education
GED -
Ringgold Highscool
Ringgold, GASkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Kitchen Section Lead
Fire And Stone Restaurant
11.2023 - 05.2025
Line Cook
IHOP
03.2023 - 11.2023
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2020 - 03.2023
Correctional Officer
Arkansas Community Corrections
06.2015 - 05.2016
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
01.2015 - 03.2020
Ammunition Specialist
US Army
08.2009 - 10.2012
GED -
Ringgold Highscool
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