Adam Williams
Helena,MT
Summary
Dynamic line cook with a little culinary experience and i have 20 plus years of kitchen experience. Currently working at Sodexo USA, I've been recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality times being efficient and consistent while multitasking maintaining composure during busy hours of the day. I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to train staff and maintain kitchen efficiency, contributing to repeat business and team success. Has longevity at places like Suds Hut where I mainly looked over the kitchen for years training all new employees. I take pride in my work and I enjoy cooking and I still love to learn new things and joining new teams I am an ultimate team player. I believe that your shift is not over untill the job is completely done.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Operator
Sodexo USA
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Transferred oil from holding tanks to fryer tanks and basins when necessary to maintain product quality
- Safely operated various kitchen equipment, maintaining them properly to prevent accidents or malfunctions during service hours.
- Cooked, Cleaned, Put Truck away, Catering, Concession, served over 1000 kids at Carroll College 3 meals a day. Versatile coukd work 5 stations. Washed dishes when needed.
- Transferred oil from holding tanks to fryer tanks and basins when necessary to maintain product quality and freshness.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace for optimal efficiency and safety standards.
Line Cook
Last Chance Casino
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction
- 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.
- Trained new employees
Line Cook/ Shift Manager
Windbag Saloon
08.2017 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.
Line Cook
Suds Hut
04.2011 - 10.2017
- Opened and Closed. Trained all new employees. Cleaned and changed oil in broosters and fryers weekly to maintain fresh product. Put away inventory orders. Communicated with manager bout what needs to be ordered weekly.
Line Cook Supervisor
Chilies Bar & Grill
2007 - 05.2009
- Helped with the grand opening.
- Trained new employees
- Maintained efficiency at high volume times. Opened and closed. Worked grill, Flat grill, Salad Nacho, Fryer, dishes
Education
GED - Culinary Arts
Burlington Edison High-school
Burlington, WASkills
- Knife skills
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Sanitation protocols
- Frying techniques
- Grilling expertise
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Efficient multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Frying
- Cooking
- Self motivation
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Stock rotation
- Food safety
Timeline
Cook Operator
Sodexo USA
07.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Last Chance Casino
09.2020 - 06.2022
Line Cook/ Shift Manager
Windbag Saloon
08.2017 - 06.2019
Line Cook
Suds Hut
04.2011 - 10.2017
Line Cook Supervisor
Chilies Bar & Grill
2007 - 05.2009
GED - Culinary Arts
Burlington Edison High-school