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Paris Phillips-Larkin

Morrow,OH

Summary

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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Winton Woods High School
Cincinnati, OH
05.2018

Skills

  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Self-Motivated

Timeline

Kitchen Line Cook

Kona Grill
05.2023 - Current

Barback

Arcis Golf
09.2022 - 04.2023

Kitchen Line Cook

Coopers Hawk
06.2022 - Current

Kitchen Line Cook/Trainer

Main Event
10.2020 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Winton Woods High School
Paris Phillips-Larkin