Andrew Thacher
Ojai,CA
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Apprentice Pastry Chef
Rory's Place
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in the preparation and delivery of meals.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies.
Jr Sous Chef
Sama Sama Kitchen
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously, either alone or in team, during peak periods with high accuracy rate, leading to over 99% customer satisfaction.
- Efficiently created identical dishes over 100 times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Maintained constantly clean and organized mise en place to ensure efficient plating of all dishes to match restaurant's standard.
- Guided new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation.
- Collaborated with the head chef to develop new menu items and specials.
- Cooked and plated for large groups of people and managing various types of food for private events.
Citrus Packer & Salesman
Friends Ranches
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Packing citrus fruit & juices - Sorting, sizing, packaging fruit & juices to their designated weight for farmers markets and wholesale.
- Thoroughly sold over 5,000 lbs of product per week to wholesale and retail buyers. Including timely deliveries, resulting in complete costumer satisfaction
- Helped customers by completing purchases, locating items, and answer questions about 22 deferent fruit varieties.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Reduced errors in shipments by carefully inspecting packages for quality and accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Santa Barbara City College
12-2025
No Degree - Geological And Earth Sciences
Oregon State University
03.2022
High School Diploma -
Ojai Valley School
Ojai, CA06-2021
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Knife Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook/Apprentice Pastry Chef
Rory's Place
07.2024 - Current
Jr Sous Chef
Sama Sama Kitchen
04.2022 - 06.2024
Citrus Packer & Salesman
Friends Ranches
06.2017 - 08.2021
No Degree - Geological And Earth Sciences
Oregon State University
Associate of Science - Biology
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma -
Ojai Valley School
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