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Bethany Caldwell

Richmond,VA

Summary

Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Hardworking professional coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment. Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Texas Roadhouse
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2020 - 08.2024
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.

Server

Kickback Jack's
Fredericksburg, VA
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.

Education

Certificate - Dental Assisting

Accelerated Dental Academy
Garrisonville, VA
12-2023

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Ingredient inspection
  • Recipe preparation
  • Back of house operations
  • Problem-solving
  • Kitchen station setup
  • Prep work
  • Portioning
  • Food rotation
  • Food presentation
  • Active listener
  • Kitchen sanitization
  • Team collaboration
  • Workload management
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Line management
  • Crew training
  • Food safety
  • Server communication
  • Customer service

Timeline

Server

Kickback Jack's
04.2021 - 09.2021

Line Cook

Texas Roadhouse
03.2020 - 08.2024

Certificate - Dental Assisting

Accelerated Dental Academy

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Virginia Commonwealth University
Bethany Caldwell