Blanton Garlington
Schertz,TX
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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line , Prep and Sous Chef
Magnolia's Pancake Haus
06.2024 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
QA
Cuisine Solutions
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Line cook
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Twin Peaks Restaurants
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
Master Grill Operator and Prep Chef
Grace and grits
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
Line Cook
Noisy Oyster Seafood Restaurant
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Head line cook
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Line, Prep and Sous Chef
Five Loaves Cafe
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Gained most of culinary experience with company
- Worked for this company for almost 7 years
- Learned how to create and prepare numerous amounts of dishes from scratch
- Possess great knife skills
- Expert at making vinaigrette and other sauces from scratch
- Create daily specials using different types of soups
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Darling Oyster Bar
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Line cook and Prep Chef
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Line Cook
Bubba Gump Seafood
09.2012 - 05.2018
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Prep and Line Cook
Crave Casual Diner
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Made vinegarette from scratch
- Prepare and prep food for dinner inventory
- Unload and load trucks and make orders for the local produce company
- Setting up the line being in the lead role
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
High school diploma -
Austin High School
El Paso, TX05.2000
Skills
- Kitchen Experience (10 years)
- Food Service (10 years)
- Meal Preparation (10 years)
- Cooking (10 years)
- Food Preparation (10 years)
- Meat Cutting (10 years)
- Food Handling (10 years)
- Culinary Experience (10 years)
- Kitchen Management Experience (10 years)
- Banquet Experience
- Food Production (10 years)
- Catering
- Pricing
- POS
- Restaurant Experience
- Menu Planning
- Time Management
- Inventory Control
- Food Safety
- Guest Services
- Purchasing (10 years)
- Cleaning Experience (10 years)
- Supervising Experience
- Food industry
- Restaurant experience
- Food handling
- Kitchen management
- Serving
- Leadership
- Cash register
- Customer service
- Cash handling
Certification
- Food Handler Certification, Present
- Texas food handler
- Driver's License
- Class D
- CSC - Certified Sous Chef
Personal Information
I have been cooking for around 28 years in many scratch kitchens in the Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina area. Throughout the years, I have always worked 2 jobs. I recently moved to Texas and I am looking for a new home in the culinary industry. I have experience in grilling, sauteed', pantry, prep, catering and expedite. I also know how to make vinegarette and sauces from scratch. Outside of the culinary field, I have experience in Quality Control.
Timeline
Line , Prep and Sous Chef
Magnolia's Pancake Haus
06.2024 - Current
QA
Cuisine Solutions
01.2024 - 06.2024
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2023 - 06.2024
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Twin Peaks Restaurants
06.2020 - 10.2023
Master Grill Operator and Prep Chef
Grace and grits
01.2020 - 05.2022
Line Cook
Noisy Oyster Seafood Restaurant
06.2018 - 12.2020
Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Darling Oyster Bar
01.2018 - 06.2018
Line, Prep and Sous Chef
Five Loaves Cafe
01.2013 - 12.2018
Line Cook
Bubba Gump Seafood
09.2012 - 05.2018
Prep and Line Cook
Crave Casual Diner
02.2011 - 08.2012
High school diploma -
Austin High School
- Food Handler Certification, Present
- Texas food handler
- Driver's License
- Class D
- CSC - Certified Sous Chef
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