Austin Lankford
Savannah,Georgia
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Burger King
Waycross, GA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Cook
Taco Bell
Waycross, GA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Cook
McDonald's
Jackson, OH
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Education
GED -
Ware County High School
Waycross, GA07-2016
Skills
- Grilling
- Food Handling
- Fine Dining
- Order Verification
- Surface Cleaning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Burger King
07.2023 - 01.2024
Cook
Taco Bell
01.2023 - 07.2023
Cook
McDonald's
01.2020 - 10.2022
GED -
Ware County High School