Ben Smith

Cooked dishes to meet quality standards and maintained workflow.

• Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
• Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
• Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
• Reduced waste by efficiently managing inventory and rotating products to ensure freshness.
• Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
• Demonstrated versatility within the role by performing various tasks such as decorating cakes, preparing doughs, mixing batters, and baking pastries as required for business needs.

• 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.
• Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

• Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
• Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.

• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
• Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
• Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
• Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.

Operate grill, fry, and sauté stations efficiently.