Ariel Norman
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with proven experience in high-volume restaurant settings. Expertise in meal preparation, dish presentation, and kitchen sanitation. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and culinary techniques, with a proven capacity to manage inventory and maintain quality control during peak service times.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Tony D's New York Pizza And Italian Restaurant
Jacksonville, FL
06.2022 - 08.2026
- Managed cooking stations during busy service periods.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
- Executed menu items according to restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment, contributing to high customer satisfaction through teamwork.
- Prepared ingredients for pizza and Italian dishes daily.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Washed vegetables and butchered meat for meal preparation.
- Collaborated with staff on orders and menu changes to streamline service and enhance communication.
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Clara's Tidbits
Jacksonville, USA
08.2021 - 04.2026
- Prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, and catering orders to meet demands of 250 customers daily.
- Managed and maintained three back-of-house stations throughout shift.
- Executed daily prep, stocking, and sanitation tasks to maintain kitchen efficiency and cleanliness.
- Managed and maintained three back-of-house stations, ensuring smooth operation throughout shift.
- Followed strict food safety and sanitation procedures.
Shift Leader
ZAZA JUICE
Jacksonville, USA
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Led daily shift operations and coordinated routines for a team of 10 to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Trained approximately 10 new team members.
- Managed stocking, inventory, and deliveries to maintain product availability and support sales.
- Managed store opening and closing procedures to ensure operational readiness.
- Trained 10 new team members to enhance team effectiveness and service quality.
Shift Supervisor
WAWA
Orange Park, USA
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Led team of 10 employees, coordinating shift tasks to ensure smooth operations in high-volume setting.
- Prepared food and efficiently completed customer orders to enhance service speed.
- Processed cash, refunds, and register transactions, maintaining accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured coolers were stocked to maintain optimal product freshness. and received vendor deliveries.
- Maintained cleaning and food safety standards.
Shift Manager
LARRY'S GIANT SUBS
Jacksonville, USA
05.2013 - 09.2018
- Led shift flow and daily store operations for team of 10 employees, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Prepared food and served customer orders, maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
- Opened and closed the store.
- Ensured store readiness by opening and closing daily operations.
- Trained 10 new employees on procedures and service, enhancing team readiness and performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
Orange Park, FLSkills
- Line Cooking
- Food Prep
- Catering preparation
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Recipe management
- Kitchen Operations
- Shift Leadership
- Shift Supervision
- Team Training
- Inventory
- Stocking
- Opening procedures
- Cash Handling
- POS Systems
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Shift Leader
ZAZA JUICE
01.2025 - 08.2025
Line Cook
Tony D's New York Pizza And Italian Restaurant
06.2022 - 08.2026
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Clara's Tidbits
08.2021 - 04.2026
Shift Supervisor
WAWA
07.2018 - 09.2021
Shift Manager
LARRY'S GIANT SUBS
05.2013 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School