Austin Nelson
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance kitchen productivity and maintain high sanitation standards. Skilled in training new staff and optimizing workflows, ensuring exceptional food presentation and safety compliance. Passionate about delivering quality dining experiences. Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Sous Chef
Harbor Grille
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Stocker
Blacktail Grocery
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Reduced out-of-stock situations with regular monitoring of product levels on sales floor.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
- Aided in training new team members on best practices for stocking procedures and inventory management systems.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Education
GED -
Montana Youth Challenge Academy
Dillon, MT06-2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Surface cleaning
- Sanitation
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Food plating
- New hire training
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [5] staff members.
Certification
- ServSafe Management Degree - [2023-2028]
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
02.2024 - 10.2024
Sous Chef
Harbor Grille
07.2021 - 06.2023
Stocker
Blacktail Grocery
04.2020 - 07.2021
GED -
Montana Youth Challenge Academy
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