Aryia Morton
Independence,MO
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and team efficiency, my tenure at Third Street Social and Olive Garden Restaurant showcases a blend of exceptional knife skills and a commitment to cleanliness. Demonstrated expertise in ingredient preparation and fostering teamwork, I consistently contributed to high customer satisfaction scores, underlining my ability to multitask and maintain detail-oriented service under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Street Social
Chef Mark Everett
11.2023 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients and assembling dishes according to recipes.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with staff members.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Handled high-volume prep work efficiently, ensuring all ingredients were prepared accurately and promptly.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Ensured timely completion of prep tasks, enabling smooth service during peak hours.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts.
Lead Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Science
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2027
High School Diploma -
Fort Osage High School
Independence, MO05.2024
Skills
- Cleanliness
- Ingredient Preparation
- Organization
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Quick-learning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Highly motivated
- Efficient multitasking
- Dependable and reliable
- Heavy Lifting
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Third Street Social
Chef Mark Everett
11.2023 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2021 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Culinary Science
Johnson County Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Osage High School