Allen Roberts
Orlando
Summary
Proven Cook Shift Leader with expertise in food safety and team collaboration. Skilled in training staff, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring high standards of customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
First watch
Orlando
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw food preparation and cooking processes for breakfast and lunch menus.
- Supervised kitchen staff during peak meal service, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to food safety standards and sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
Cook
Rock&Brews
Orlando
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver excellent customer service.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout preparation and service.
Cook
Crown Plaza Hotel
Orlando
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Education
Hospitality Certificate
Valencia College
Orlando, FL03-2013
High School Diploma -
Beacon High School
New York, NY05-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts And Science
Le Cordon Bleu
Orlando FlSkills
- Food preparation
- Culinary techniques
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Order coordination
- Kitchen management
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
First watch
01.2022 - Current
Cook
Rock&Brews
04.2019 - 12.2021
Cook
Crown Plaza Hotel
03.2015 - 02.2019
Hospitality Certificate
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
Beacon High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts And Science
Le Cordon Bleu