Allen W. Roufs
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Dedicated and always striving for better with close to eight years of experience working in a kitchen. A critical thinker with the ability to always lift my teammates up while striving to find how to help them be the best. Able to withstand stressful situations with a calm demeanor, while still focusing on safety and sanitation. Always focused on giving the best quality that is up to my standards.
Proficient Sous Chef and Line Cook highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. Only a couple years in the high-end restaurant industry but have worked from the top to bottom almost everywhere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Bj's Casino & Gaming
08.2025 - 09.2026
- Supervised kitchen line operations, maintaining consistent plate quality and timely service during peak casino dining periods.
- Coordinated prep schedules, assigning stations and priorities to support smooth banquet and restaurant production.
- Enforced food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations and kitchen procedures.
- Trained culinary staff on recipes, portion control, and plating standards to improve consistency across shifts.
- Collaborated with chefs and front-of-house teams to resolve service issues and maintain efficient workflow.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Lead Night Cook
Red Horse Diner
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Prepare menu items in a timely manner while ensuring quality standards
- Minimized waste and optimized cost efficiency through careful ingredient management
- Ensure working area meets cleanliness and organizational standards
- Adjusted recipes to ensure inclusivity for various dietary needs.
- Train new cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and menu items
- Ensure compliance with health codes and regulations during food handling, storage, and preparation stages
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours, ensuring timely service and order accuracy
Deli Clerk
Super 1 Foods
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensure compliance with health codes and regulations during food handling, storage, and preparation stages
- Monitored stock levels and ordered ingredients to maintain optimal inventory.
- Implemented proper storage and rotation of perishable items to reduce waste
- Safely operated deli equipment including slicers, grills, ovens, and fryers to maintain a safe work environment
- Adhere to portion control guidelines to minimize costs while satisfying customer expectations
- Trained new employees on food preparation techniques, safety procedures, and company policies to ensure consistent service quality
- Handle cash transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system during busy periods
Cashier
Shree’s truck Stop
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led team in closing store and ensuring cleanliness for next day's operations
- Able to close out PoS’s in timely manner and with accuracy
- Closed point-of-sale systems efficiently at end of shifts.
- Managed resources and time to stock and organize all shelves effectively
- Trained new employees on maintaining accurate and reliable work standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Puyallup High School
Puyallup01-2019
Skills
- Food safety management
- Culinary management
- Food preparation
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Kitchen management
- Team leadership
Timeline
Sous Chef
Bj's Casino & Gaming
08.2025 - 09.2026
Lead Night Cook
Red Horse Diner
01.2022 - 01.2025
Deli Clerk
Super 1 Foods
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
Shree’s truck Stop
01.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Puyallup High School