Brandon Smith
Columbus,OH
Summary
Motivated and well rounded cook with 28 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 commited to strengthening kitchen team with collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. 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 with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Renaissance Hotel
Columbus, OH
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Line Preparation Cook
Cheesecakefactory
Columbus, OH
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Demonstrated strong knife skills while preparing various types of produce, meats, and seafood according to recipe specifications.
Cook
Ruth's Chris Stackhouse
Columbus, OH
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment
Lead Line Cook
Barrel and Boar
Columbus, OH
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment
Shift Manager
Arby's Restaurant
Columbus, OH
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Improved employee performance by providing constructive suggestions and encouragement
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods
- Communicated with other shift managers to facilitate continuum of customer service
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity
Education
High School Diploma -
Linden McKinley Senior High
Columbus, OH06.1994
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- High volume production capability
- OSHA
- The ability to work steady and calm in high volume situations
- Focused and disciplined
- Team-oriented
- Effective prioritization
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
Timeline
Line Cook
Renaissance Hotel
10.2023 - Current
Cook
Ruth's Chris Stackhouse
12.2022 - 09.2023
Line Preparation Cook
Cheesecakefactory
01.2019 - 03.2024
Lead Line Cook
Barrel and Boar
02.2018 - 07.2019
Shift Manager
Arby's Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Linden McKinley Senior High