Andrew Haack
SPENCER
Summary
Adaptable kitchen worker with a strong background in food preparation, cleaning, and inventory support. Recognized for staying organized under pressure, preventing waste, and helping teams deliver timely service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Axeaholics Bar
Spencer, IA
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared menu items following kitchen procedures and recipe standards.
- Assisted with daily prep, including chopping ingredients and portioning supplies.
- Maintained clean workstations and sanitized food-contact surfaces throughout service.
- Monitored stock levels and restocked coolers, dry storage, and service areas.
- Operated grills, fryers, and stovetop equipment safely during busy shifts.
- Followed food safety practices to prevent cross-contamination and waste.
- Coordinated with servers and bar staff to support timely order completion.
- Adapted quickly to changing ticket flow and maintained consistent kitchen pace.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
Kitchen Cook
HyVee C-Store
Spencer IA
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation and cooking processes.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills under pressure, resolving issues efficiently while maintaining composed demeanor throughout busy shifts.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Spencer IA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Assembled custom sandwiches and salads to exact customer specifications.
- Operated point-of-sale system, processed payments, and handled transactions accurately.
- Maintained food safety standards by following sanitation and temperature-control procedures.
- Restocked ingredients, monitored inventory levels, and rotated product for freshness.
- Delivered courteous counter service while resolving order changes quickly.
- Prepared meats, vegetables, and condiments according to recipe and portion guidelines.
- Trained new staff on sandwich preparation, register handling, and cleaning routines.
Education
GED -
Spencer Highschool
Spencer, IASkills
- Food preparation
- Ingredient preparation
- Knife skills
- Portion control
- Grilling expertise
- Safe food handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Order management
- Multitasking capacity
- Customer service
Certification
- ServSafe (May need updated within the year)
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Axeaholics Bar
11.2025 - Current
Kitchen Cook
HyVee C-Store
07.2024 - 11.2025
Sandwich Artist
Subway
08.2023 - 06.2024
GED -
Spencer Highschool