ANDREW LAY
Lincoln
Summary
Dedicated line cook with 8+ years of experience in high-pressure kitchens. Looking for a similar restaurant position with a company that has room for growth. Team player and dependable, with strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Easygoing and always willing to help customers and coworkers. Pragmatic Detail-oriented Excellent multitasking abilities, including the ability to work on multiple orders at the same time. Prepared to take on a new challenging role with room for advancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Cook Shift Leader
Fleetwood
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- 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.
- 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.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Line Cook
Buzzard Billy's
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured that food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols were followed to ensure that staff and customers were safe.
- Talked to the front-of-house staff to figure out what customers wanted and how to accommodate special dietary needs.
- Restocked all food items to ensure that the cooks had all of the ingredients they needed for service throughout the shift.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed the restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Used a sanitizing spray to clean the counters, food prep areas, and equipment to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Was in charge of daily inspections and keeping track of food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety.
- Checked each food item for freshness and informed the kitchen supervisor so that it could be removed.
- Cook food items to high quality standards, ensuring that dishes are prepared according to chef's recipes to ensure superior customer satisfaction.
- Taught new employees about proper food preparation, storage, kitchen equipment use, sanitation, and safety.
Line Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Ensured that food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols were followed to ensure that staff and customers were safe.
- Restocked all food items to ensure that the cooks had all of the ingredients they needed for service throughout the shift.
- Organized inventory by unloading food supplies from distributor trucks.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed the restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Made food according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste management guidelines.
- Set up the kitchen and did the initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen.
Shift Manager
Noodles and Company
04.2013 - 06.2019
- Was thorough and professional in my responses to all customer inquiries.
- Handled all customer complaints professionally, putting customer satisfaction first.
- Maintained a calm demeanor throughout periods of high volume or unusual events in order to keep the store running smoothly and set a good example for the shift team.
- Checked the building on a regular basis to ensure that maintenance and cleaning were up to code and regulations.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to comply with state regulations.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
- Meticulously and quickly documented all customer inquiries and comments.
- Built a solid reputation for efficiency and accuracy, earning numerous referrals from happy customers.
- Was in charge of training back-up associates and leading crew members in managing storefront operations.
- Performed a variety of tasks with little supervision, such as inventory counting, waste management, and food variance.
- Was in charge of scheduling, accepting requests for time off, and finding cover for short shifts.
- Responded to customer calls in a timely and professional manner.
- Coached crew members to improve their performance and encourage them to work more efficiently.
Education
GED -
Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley
Kansas City, MO01.2008
Skills
- Table setting
- Menu presentation
- Order accuracy
- Ingredient preparation
- Prioritizing
- Food preparation
- Managing changing priorities
- Inventory management
- Upselling techniques
- Weights and measures
- Cooking
- Kitchen sanitation
- Kitchen organization
- Training personnel
- Maneuvering large objects
- Working in coolers and freezers
- Efficient precision
- Outgoing and energetic
- Garnishing
- Kitchen equipment sanitation
- Customer service
- Food inspection
- Accurate money handling
- Product stocking
- Food processing
- Employee training
- POS inventory system operation
- Attention to detail
- Quick learner
- Safe food handling
- Time management
- Management
- Food spoilage prevention
Timeline
Line Cook/Cook Shift Leader
Fleetwood
10.2022 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Buzzard Billy's
12.2021 - 02.2022
Line Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
05.2019 - 12.2021
Shift Manager
Noodles and Company
04.2013 - 06.2019
GED -
Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley