Adam Ottone
Appleton,Wisconsin
Summary
Adept at delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes, I leveraged culinary creativity and teamwork at The Pancake Place to enhance customer satisfaction significantly. Skilled in cooking and multitasking under pressure, my ability to streamline kitchen operations and collaborate effectively has consistently maximized productivity and customer delight.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Pancake Place
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Line Cook
Butte Des Morts County Club
11.2009 - 04.2011
Production Worker
Hometown Ice
05.2002 - 11.2004
Cook
Onieda County Club
12.1999 - 09.2001
Delivery Driver Assistant
Chucks Radiator
05.1995 - 09.1999
Education
Degree -
Appleton East High School
Appleton, WIGraduate Certificate - Culinary Arts
New Beginnings Restaurant
Oshkosh, WI06.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Event Catering
- Nutrition Awareness
- Culinary creativity
- Plating and presentation
- Menu Planning
- Food pairing
- Fine Dining
- Operations Management
- Food trends awareness
- Extensive catering background
- Garnishing Techniques
- Pastry Making
- Food Costing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Cook
The Pancake Place
09.2015 - 09.2016
Line Cook
Butte Des Morts County Club
11.2009 - 04.2011
Production Worker
Hometown Ice
05.2002 - 11.2004
Cook
Onieda County Club
12.1999 - 09.2001
Delivery Driver Assistant
Chucks Radiator
05.1995 - 09.1999
Degree -
Appleton East High School
Graduate Certificate - Culinary Arts
New Beginnings Restaurant