Austin Cunningham
Columbus,NE
Summary
Skilled in cooking techniques and customer service, I excelled at Columbus community hospital by enhancing meal service efficiency and kitchen productivity. My expertise in food safety and passion for culinary excellence led to a significant improvement in customer satisfaction. I thrive in fast-paced environments, leveraging strong multitasking abilities and a keen attention to detail to deliver high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Little Caesars Pizza
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Cook
Dominos's Pizza
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Cook
Pizza Hut
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Float Food Service Aid
Columbus Community Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional food service and maintaining a clean dining environment.
- Proactively addressed maintenance issues with kitchen appliances or equipment before they impacted daily operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication, collaboration, and mutual support among team members.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace, improving team efficiency during peak hours.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas, adhering closely to health regulations and organizational standards.
- Distributed meals to facility residents and collected trays and utensils after meals, circulating dining areas to anticipate and meet residents' food service needs.
- Committed specified dietary restrictions, preferences or allergies to memory and verified that meals conformed to requirements prior to delivery.
- Assessed plated food for presentation and verified correct serving temperature and serving size.
- Supported cash handling procedures as needed, resulting in accurate transactions and improved financial accountability.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of high-quality meals to customers.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various roles, increasing versatility and productivity.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.
- Reduced wait times for customers by efficiently assembling trays and packaging takeout orders quickly.
- Improved overall cleanliness by thoroughly sanitizing food preparation areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Increased positive feedback from customers by going above and beyond in accommodating special requests whenever possible.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Delivered exceptional service by promptly addressing customer concerns and special requests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Education
No Degree - Did Not Graduate High School
Lakeview Community Schools
Columbus Nebraska Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- New hire training
- Nutrition awareness
- Food spoilage prevention
- Event catering
Timeline
Float Food Service Aid
Columbus Community Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Cook
Little Caesars Pizza
Cook
Dominos's Pizza
Cook
Pizza Hut
No Degree - Did Not Graduate High School
Lakeview Community Schools