Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional passionate about food. Efficient multitasker willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Line Cook
Kona Grill
05.2023 - Current
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
Adapted meals based on FOH tickets while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Inspected completed dishes for best-in-class plating, aroma and food quality.
Kitchen Line Cook
Coopers Hawk
06.2022 - Current
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Took food orders from servers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Set up work stations and prepped food for dishes to increase productivity during busy mealtimes.
Barback
Arcis Golf
09.2022 - 04.2023
Restocked ice, condiments, snacks, cans and bottles.
Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
Assisted customers with carry-out service.
Kitchen Line Cook/Trainer
Main Event
10.2020 - 06.2022
Set up workstations to maximize productivity.
Sanitized surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Stored and labeled unused food in appropriate containers to avoid spoilage.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate.
Unloaded supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
Upheld strict standards for food safety and preparation.
Maintained timely operations for preparation and delivery of meals.
Preparation for large-scale events such as banquets and birthday parties.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, rotated stock to confirm freshness of ingredients.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.