Bobby Lewis
Stantonsburg,NC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Lead Line Cook at Kitchen+Kocktails, excelling in food safety and training management. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and elevate dish presentation, ensuring high-quality service during peak hours. Adept at implementing cost reduction strategies while maintaining exceptional quality control.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Kitchen+Kocktails
Charlotte, NC
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring timely preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
- Trained junior cooks to enhance culinary skills and improve operational efficiency.
- Developed prep schedules to optimize workflow during peak service hours.
- Implemented food safety standards, achieving consistent compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff for seamless service delivery during busy shifts.
- Instructed new staff on proper food preparation, equipment use, and sanitation practices.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices to maximize productivity.
Line Cook
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Charlotte, NC
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to STK's standards and specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate meal timing and presentation for optimal guest experience.
- Trained new kitchen staff on procedures, safety practices, and equipment usage for improved efficiency.
Line Cook
STK
Charlotte, NC
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and menu standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to maintain productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Charlotte, NC
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain quality control and consistency across all meals served.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
GED -
Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SC11-2005
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Grilling techniques
- Cooking techniques
- Quality control
- Training management
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Safe food handling
- Spoilage prevention
- Cost reduction
- Knife skills
- Food processing
- Ingredient preparation
- Portion control
- Garnishing techniques
- Sauce preparation
- Plates presentation
- Food safety monitoring
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Kitchen+Kocktails
04.2024 - 06.2025
Line Cook
STK
08.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
02.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
03.2019 - 02.2022
GED -
Denmark Technical College