Brandon Martin
Chef
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Accomplished line cook with 15 years of experience in food preparation, inventory management, and kitchen operations. Proficient in screen printing, with exceptional design, color matching, and quality control expertise. My technical skills in screen printing are backed by a high school diploma in General Studies and a Food Handler Certification. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop. I am a good team member to work with. I believe in having a good attitude and showing up for work. I don't need to find a good job. I want to find a good hardworking professional bringing a detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling's. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining the correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening the kitchen team through better collaboration, recipes, and cooking techniques.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Certified Chef
Work History
Line Cook
Perkins Restaurants & Bakery
Saint Joseph, MO
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage and rotation of ingredients to minimize waste
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to plan daily specials and seasonal menu changes
- Assisted in training new line cooks on cooking techniques, recipe execution, and safety procedures
- Operated various kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, etc., ensuring their proper functioning
- Followed all food safety regulations, including temperature monitoring and labeling of prepared foods
Line Cook
Nortys Bar n Grill
Saint Joseph, MO
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to plan daily specials and seasonal menu changes
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, following sanitation guidelines at all times
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Screen Print Operator
1st Street Graphics
Saint Joseph, MO
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored print quality throughout production runs, making adjustments as needed
- Ensured accurate registration of screens for precise alignment of designs
- Mixed and adjusted ink colors according to customer specifications
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with equipment malfunctions or print defects promptly.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding job requirements and deadlines
- Followed safety protocols at all times to prevent accidents or injuries in the workplace
- Implemented quality control measures to minimize errors and rework during the production process
- Assisted in the design and creation of custom screens for unique printing requirements
- Investigated new technologies or techniques that could enhance the screen printing process
- Utilized color-matching skills to reproduce desired colors from customer-provided samples accurately
- Clean screens between runs using solvents and degreasers.
Order Picker
St. Joseph Distributing
Saint Joseph, MO
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Performed regular quality checks on picked items to ensure they met company standards before shipping
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily picking targets, consistently achieving a high pick accuracy rate
- This commitment to excellence was reflected in the XX% reduction in picking errors due to process improvements I suggested
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding stock levels, order discrepancies, or any issues that may impact productivity or customer satisfaction
- This proactive communication helped us maintain high standards and meet our targets
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
Saint Joseph, MO
03.2010 - 06.2016
- Followed proper food handling procedures to minimize waste and ensure safe preparation of meals
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and utensils to meet health department standards
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines
- Implemented a system for tracking expiration dates of perishable ingredients, leading to a reduction in ingredient wastage
- Trained new cooks on proper cooking techniques and safety procedures
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Raytown South Sr. High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts Training Program
Excelsior Springs Job Corps
Excelsior Springs, MOSkills
- Food Preparation
- Culinary experience
- Prep work
- Food rotation
- Ingredient inspection
- Portioning
- Recipe preparation
- Food presentation
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Meat cutting
- Back of house operations
- Kitchen operations
- Food plating
- Kitchen organization
- Ingredient stocking
- Supply management
- Kitchen station setup
- Workstation cleanliness
- Effective prioritization
- Menu item memorization
- Grilling techniques
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Ingredient substitution
- Sauce preparation
- Deep fryer operation
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Time management
- Food preparation
- Following cooking methods
- Prepared foods plating
- Appetizer preparation
- Cleanliness standards
- Food safety knowledge
- Kitchen sanitization
- Grill operation
- Food storage
- Stock rotation
- Crew training
- Food spoilage prevention
- Server communication
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Additional Information - References
- Debbie Groenke, 816-937-3381, 5
- Stuart Cohen, 816-951-2063, 2
- John Hollewell, 816-534-3332, 8
- Michelle Crimpton, 816-385-2900, 6
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Perkins Restaurants & Bakery
08.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook
Nortys Bar n Grill
07.2021 - 10.2023
Screen Print Operator
1st Street Graphics
08.2019 - 06.2021
Order Picker
St. Joseph Distributing
07.2016 - 07.2019
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
03.2010 - 06.2016
High school diploma - General Studies
Raytown South Sr. High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts Training Program
Excelsior Springs Job Corps
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