Adam Robinson
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Experienced Cook Manager with a focus on enhancing kitchen productivity and efficiency. Specializes in menu development, inventory management, and upholding kitchen safety standards. Demonstrates strong leadership that fosters teamwork and streamlines operations. Committed to driving culinary innovation in fast-paced environments..
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Elixir Bar and Restaurant
Goodyear, AZ
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
- Trained culinary staff on latest safety and food regulations to ensure kitchen compliance.
Kitchen Associate
FACTOR
Goodyear, AZ
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Followed recipes precisely while preparing meals according to customer orders.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures related to working in a commercial kitchen setting.
- Monitored food quality throughout the day to ensure freshness and discard expired items accordingly.
- Maintained an organized workstation, ensuring tools and ingredients are readily available.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
Lead Cook
N-Dub Pizza
Goodyear, AZ
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Collaborated with management to design menus and special dishes.
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
- Educated culinary staff on all current safety and food regulations to keep kitchen compliant.
- Managed payroll records for all kitchen staff including hours worked, wages paid.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Monitored quality of dishes at every stage of preparation and presentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Edge
15778 W Yuma RD05-2022
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Culinary training
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Food quality control
- Recipe execution
- Health standards compliance
- Employee supervision
- Kitchen organization
- Safety training
Certification
Food Handlers Card
Feb 2024 - Feb 2027
Timeline
Cook
Elixir Bar and Restaurant
02.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Associate
FACTOR
12.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Cook
N-Dub Pizza
03.2023 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Desert Edge
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