Summary
Work History
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Austin Whiteside

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Talented individual skilled in preparing and cooking variety of dishes quickly and efficiently while meeting customer expectations. Manages large-scale food orders and successfully coordinates multiple meal items at once. Brings extensive knowledge of various food and beverage items and preparation methods.

Work History

Grill Cook

Ox Lot 9
    • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
    • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
    • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
    • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.

Catering Chef

Location Gourmet Catering
    • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
    • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
    • Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
    • Followed all safety instructions to avoid injuries when operating heavy equipment in kitchen.

Prep Cook

Peg Leg Pete's
    • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
    • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
    • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
    • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Grill Cook

D'Macs Bar And Grill
    • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
    • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
    • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Line Cook

Annadelle's Plantation
    • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
    • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
    • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
    • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

Salad Prep

Keith Young's Steakhouse
    • Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
    • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
    • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
    • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.

Prep Cook

Sicily's Pizza
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Education

No Degree -

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

High School Diploma -

Covington High School
Covington, LA
05.2011

Skills

  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Menu Item Preparation
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Dish Preparation
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Recipe Creation
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Chef Support
  • Quick-Learning

References

Colin Moreau

985-373-8373


Christian Day

985-503-8849


Paul Work

985-778-6677

Timeline

Grill Cook

Ox Lot 9

Catering Chef

Location Gourmet Catering

Prep Cook

Peg Leg Pete's

Grill Cook

D'Macs Bar And Grill

Line Cook

Annadelle's Plantation

Salad Prep

Keith Young's Steakhouse

Prep Cook

Sicily's Pizza

No Degree -

Southeastern Louisiana University

High School Diploma -

Covington High School
Austin Whiteside