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
Lake Jackson, TX
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
Lake Jackson, TX
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
Lake Jackson, TX
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
Lake Jackson, TX
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