Devin Villar
Alexandria,NY
Summary
Dedicated Lead Cook with over 5 years experience in the food service industry.
Focused on staying exceptionally calm and efficient in high stress situations.
Confident on training new employees on safety and kitchen standards, however, currently in a position to change careers.
Experienced in handling chaos and multitasking.
Possess the ability to learn quickly.
Reliable, on time, and have a strong work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Chili's Bar And Grill
Alexandria, LA
05.2021 - Current
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
Line Cook and Dishwasher
Chili's Bar And Grill
Gonzales, LA
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Senior High
Alexandria, LA05.2016
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Instruction and Delegation
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Team Collaboration
- Food Production Timing
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Lead Cook
Chili's Bar And Grill
05.2021 - Current
Line Cook and Dishwasher
Chili's Bar And Grill
08.2016 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Senior High