Avon Brown
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Moe's Southwest Grille
Jacksonville , FL
10.2015 - 03.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- 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.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Steward
Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Beach Club
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
09.2009 - Current
- Followed company safety and security policies and procedures when reporting maintenance needs and unsafe work conditions.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Met high hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, attendance and punctuality.
- Moved items from main storage areas to easily accessible small fridge, freezers and containers to support kitchen staff efficiency.
- Oversaw incoming deliveries, unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Fry Cook, Dishwasher
Nona Blue
03.2023 - Current
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
- Ensured consistent cleanliness by adhering to strict sanitation procedures for all dishes, utensils, and equipment.
Education
Fscj
Skills
- Regulatory Standards
- Weights and Measurements
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Storage
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Food Preparation and Safety
Timeline
Fry Cook, Dishwasher
Nona Blue
03.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
Moe's Southwest Grille
10.2015 - 03.2023
Steward
Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Beach Club
09.2009 - Current
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