Benjamin Merriman
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in food preparation and contamination control, honed at Cask Southern Kitchen And Bar. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and teamwork, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage high-pressure environments, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Reliable and trustworthy, committed to delivering excellence in every task.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dishwasher
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots items used often by kitchen staff.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
Line Cook
Cask Southern Kitchen And Bar
Louisville, KY
02.2022 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Cashier
D20 Hobbies
Lexington, KY
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
AM Line Cook
Audubon Country Club
Louisville, KY
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Line Cook
Toogie's Table
Bardstown, KY
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
White Lodging
Louisville, KY
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of shipments.
- Collaborated with management to identify process improvements that enhanced overall workflow effectiveness.
- Optimized storage space usage by organizing inventory according to product type and frequency of use.
- Coordinated with multiple departments for seamless order fulfillment, enhancing cross-functional collaboration within the company.
Banquet Cook
White Lodging
Louisville, KY
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared and arranged food items for banquet service, ensuring quality presentation.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to optimize workflow during high-volume events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, adhering to safety standards.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used the freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison County High School
Cynthiana, KY05-2020
Skills
- Contamination Control
- Knife Skills
- Cleaning and Organization
- Team Oriented
- Food Preparation
- Time Management
- Quality Control
- Professional Attitude
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Attention to Detail
- Station Preparation
- Anticipating Problems
Certification
- ServSafe
- ServSafe Management
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
White Lodging
10.2024 - Current
Banquet Cook
White Lodging
10.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Toogie's Table
09.2023 - 12.2023
AM Line Cook
Audubon Country Club
03.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier
D20 Hobbies
05.2022 - 03.2023
Line Cook
Cask Southern Kitchen And Bar
02.2022 - 04.2022
Dishwasher
Sullivan University
03.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Harrison County High School