Alexander Payne
Rogers,AR
Summary
Seasoned Lead Grill Cook with a proven track record at Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern, excelling in grill mastery and efficient kitchen operations. Demonstrated ability to enhance team productivity and food quality through effective collaboration and skillful cooking techniques. Adaptable and hard-working, with a knack for waste reduction and inventory monitoring, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Grill Cook
Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern
Eureka Springs, AR
05.2021 - 09.2025
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift, including sanitizing surfaces and washing dishes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Responsible for prepping, cooking and assembling of all food orders according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Followed company guidelines regarding portion sizes, presentation standards and cost control procedures.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Line Cook
Local Flavor Cafe
Eureka Springs, AR
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Education
GED -
Eureka Springs Highschool
Eureka Springs, AR05-2006
Skills
- Order coordination
- Grill mastery
- Waste reduction
- Cooking techniques
- Meat preparation
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Food presentation
- Contamination control
- Sauteing
- Food grilling
- Concise time-management
- Fryer operation
- Inventory monitoring
- Sales promotion
- Efficient
- Willing to learn
- Resourceful
- Adaptable
- Quick-learning
- Hard-working
Timeline
Lead Grill Cook
Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern
05.2021 - 09.2025
Line Cook
Local Flavor Cafe
03.2018 - 04.2021
GED -
Eureka Springs Highschool