Adam Embleton
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Champps Kitchen and Bar
Tucson, Arizona
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Dishwasher/Line Cook
The fountains at La Cholla
Tucson, Arizona
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Repaired and maintained dishwashing machine to keep dishes clean and kitchen running smoothly.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery, and cooking equipment.
- Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
- Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
- Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
- Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Line Cook
Coyote Girl San Ignacio Golf Course
Green Valley, Arizona
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Line Cook/Dishwasher
19th Hole Bar & Grill
Green Valley, Arizona
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Education
GED -
Addison High
Online01-2006
General Studies -
Mountain View High School
Tucson, ArizonaSkills
- Food preparation
- Equipment operation
- Sanitation practices
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Quality control
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen station setup
- Workstation cleanliness
- Professional attitude
- Attention to detail
- Knife skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Self motivation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Color guard (Marching band)
- ROS (Rings of Saturn) no profit professional winter guard team
- Puzzling
- Painting
- Reader
- Sports
- Hiking
- Cooking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Champps Kitchen and Bar
11.2023 - 01.2025
Dishwasher/Line Cook
The fountains at La Cholla
04.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook
Coyote Girl San Ignacio Golf Course
01.2020 - 04.2020
Line Cook/Dishwasher
19th Hole Bar & Grill
04.2017 - 07.2019
GED -
Addison High
General Studies -
Mountain View High School