Antwan Drone Sr.
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Line Cook Supervisor with winning attitude and desire to deliver exceptional dining experience. Focused on setting high expectations and raising service standards. Keen to expand customer base through careful oversight and novel promotional methods. Hardworking coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment. Resourceful Line Cook offers Several years of experience working stations at restaurants. Skilled in following recipes and food presentation specifications and assisting at serving lines. Equipped with in-depth kitchen equipment operations expertise. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level of all position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Milburn Country Club
Overland Park, KS
11.2019 - Current
- Managed inventory levels for perishable goods such as vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meats, and seafood.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Directed, supervised, and trained line cooks in preparation of dishes according to recipes and established standards.
- Developed menu item pricing based on cost of ingredients and labor costs associated with each dish.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Maintained records of employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions taken when necessary.
Line Cook
Hallbrook Country Club
Leawood, KS
02.2013 - 10.2021
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, and cookies.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Sanitation Engineer
Jim Disposal Services
Kansas City, MO
02.2009 - 08.2012
- Helped agencies and corporations develop proper standards to minimize environmental impact risks.
- Participated in hazard analysis critical control point meetings with other staff members.
- Conducted regular audits of the facility's sanitation practices and procedures.
Assembly Line Worker
Lake City Ammunition Plant-ATK
Kansas City, MO
05.2003 - 03.2005
- Worked through each required task and step in production processes.
- Provided assistance in producing wiring components or assemblies.
- Assisted in the development of new assembly processes and procedures.
- Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
- Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth production process flow.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School
Blue Springs, MO05-2006
Skills
- Menu Development
- Recipe Creation
- Knife Skills
- Collaboration
- Cooking Techniques
- Food Plating
- Efficiency Improvement
- Food Preparation
- Special Diets
- Cleaning Procedures
- Waste Reduction
- Ingredient Selection
- Kitchen Management
- Food Presentation
- Ingredient Inspection
- Line Management
- Food Rotation
- Food Safety
- Recipe Preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Storage
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Time Management
- Recipe Adherence
- Menu Planning
- Team Coordination
- Meat Cutting
- Crew Training
- Food Storage Procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Portion Control
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Sauce Preparation
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Milburn Country Club
11.2019 - Current
Line Cook
Hallbrook Country Club
02.2013 - 10.2021
Sanitation Engineer
Jim Disposal Services
02.2009 - 08.2012
Assembly Line Worker
Lake City Ammunition Plant-ATK
05.2003 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School