Adin Williams
Lake Jackson,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with 4 years of experience, including a role at Grazia Italian Kitchen as-well as other locations where I excelled in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization while thriving in high-stress environments. Skilled in plating and preventing foodborne illnesses, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AM Cook
La Madeleine
03.2024 - 02.2025
- 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.
- opening the restaurant alone every morning 5:30am-7am before any other associates showed up
- stocking line before open for the morning and night shifts
- restocking after shift for the night crew
- keeping track of ingredients in food items to quickly be able to answer any questions cashiers had about dietary restrictions and food allergies
Line Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
07.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- 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.
Chef
Grazia Italian Kitchen
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw grill, saute , and salad stations, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep cooking consistent
- Prepped ingredients in the morning for brunch and in the afternoon for dinner daily
- making fresh dishes from only ingredients instead of ready to cook food
- plating food for the best presentation possible
- helping come up with specialty dishes for the weekend every week
Cashier
McAllister's Deli
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Line Cook
Sonics Drive In
04.2022 - 08.2022
- 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.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brazoswood Highschool
Clute, TX05.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- serving food
- consistent work
- plating
- culinary training(4years)
- kitchen utensils maintenance
- preventing food borne illness
- preventing allergic reactions from food
- inventory
- higher than average technological knowledge
- works well in high stress environments
- teamwork
Certification
ServSafe Food Managers certification
Timeline
AM Cook
La Madeleine
03.2024 - 02.2025
Line Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
07.2023 - 03.2024
Chef
Grazia Italian Kitchen
08.2022 - 06.2023
Cashier
McAllister's Deli
08.2022 - 09.2022
Line Cook
Sonics Drive In
04.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Brazoswood Highschool