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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Amber Cutler

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at IHOP, excelling in culinary recipe execution and quality control. Proven track record in training staff and enhancing kitchen efficiency through meticulous attention to detail. Recognized for fostering cross-functional collaboration and consistently delivering high-quality dishes, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.

I am flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

IHOP
08.2024 - Current
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Line Cook Supervisor

Best Western Premier Hotel
06.2016 - 06.2024
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
  • Planned and executed promotions and special events in close collaboration with management.

Line Cook Trainer

TGI Fridays
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Learned how to prepare menu items according to precise recipes, cooking procedures and methodologies.
  • Supported management strategies to build cooperative and skilled kitchen team.
  • Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
  • Directed team in off-peak ingredient preparation and restocking work.
  • Implemented training for front-of-house team members to understand kitchen procedures.
  • Cooked same meals over and over during shifts with exact quality results.

Crew Member

McDonald's Restaurant
09.2013 - 02.2014
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.

Crew Member

Wendys Restaurant
11.2012 - 08.2013
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.

Cashier Trainer

Target
05.2009 - 11.2011
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks, policies and goals.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies and security practices regarding payment and exchanges.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to verify correct amounts and sufficient available change.

Supervisor

Hardees Restaurant
07.2004 - 06.2009
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

Education

GED -

OIC
Harrisburg, PA
06-2016

Skills

  • Culinary recipe execution

  • Quality control of ingredients

  • Portioning

  • Stock rotation practices

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  • Trustworthy and accountable

  • Prioritization and scheduling

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Consistently on time and sincere

Certification

  • ServSafe

Timeline

Line Cook

IHOP
08.2024 - Current

Line Cook Supervisor

Best Western Premier Hotel
06.2016 - 06.2024

Line Cook Trainer

TGI Fridays
05.2015 - 05.2016

Crew Member

McDonald's Restaurant
09.2013 - 02.2014

Crew Member

Wendys Restaurant
11.2012 - 08.2013

Cashier Trainer

Target
05.2009 - 11.2011

Supervisor

Hardees Restaurant
07.2004 - 06.2009

GED -

OIC

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