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Brennan Mays

West Chester,PA

Summary

Dependable Kitchen Staff Member trained in multiple stations. Supports and enhances kitchen operations by flexing easily between cooking, restocking and cleaning. Highly knowledgeable about health code requirements and good stock management.

Reliable professional with background in food service. Recognized for excelling at multitasking in fast-paced environments to prepare and plate exceptional food. Skillful in cleaning and organizing work areas before, during, and after every shift.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Staff Member

Chic-Fil-A
Collierville, TN
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Carried out basic cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes.
  • Performed other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines for food preparation and service.
  • Kept track of food waste and spoilage to ensure minimal loss.
  • Operated various kitchen appliances such as mixers, slicers, ovens, grills.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
  • Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
  • Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
  • Cooked meals or specialty items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
  • Communicated effectively with waitstaff regarding order tickets for accurate delivery times.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and communicated needs to supervisor.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared in accordance with restaurant standards.
  • Consistently maintained high standards of personal hygiene during shifts.
  • Organized all storage areas in an efficient manner to maximize space utilization.
  • Assisted in the preparation of all menu items, including salads, appetizers, and entrees.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
  • Adhered to established sanitation standards while preparing food items.
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
  • Assisted cook team by preparing sandwiches and salads.
  • Adhered fully to kitchen standards involving required portion sizes, individual recipe instructions and safe food handling procedures.
  • Readied vegetables and garnishes for meals.
  • Checked stock regularly and discarded unsafe food to protect customers.
  • Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against food borne illnesses.
  • Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
  • Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
  • Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
  • Received, rotated and replenished kitchen stock for team members.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Managed garbage disposal and recycling in accordance with kitchen protocols.
  • Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely preparation of food.
  • Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
  • Maintained an organized workstation, ensuring tools and ingredients are readily available.
  • Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
  • Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
  • Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting low supplies to the head chef.
  • Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Assisted in the preparation of meal ingredients, including measuring, weighing, and mixing.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including washing dishes and utensils.
  • Ensured proper storage of food supplies to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
  • Monitored food temperature during storage and preparation to adhere to food safety standards.
  • Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
  • Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, blenders, and food processors.
  • Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
  • Assisted in food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and basic cooking under chef's guidance.
  • Assisted with special event catering and preparation, including setup and food service.

Owned a Catering Business

Myself
Jakarta, Indonesia
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.

Education

Great Valley High School
Malvern, PA
05-2025

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Food Quality Standards
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Positive Attitude
  • Knife Skills
  • Hygiene standards
  • Effective customer communication
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Communication in Kitchen
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking
  • Working under pressure

Affiliations

  • Love working out and playing sports.
  • Love cooking and practicing my skills at home.
  • I like learning about business and experiences from people older than me.
  • Love meeting new people.
  • Was in the DECA club at my previous high school
  • Lived in Indonesia for 10 years

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Spanish
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual
Bahasa Indonesia
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Competed in 2 cooking competitions and won first place at both.
  • Worked at Chick-fil-A for 1 year and was assigned a lot of leadership roles.
  • Took a private cooking lesson with the head chef of Shangri-La hotel in Jakarta Indonesia.

My passion

I am 17 years old. I am half Indonesian and half American. I have lived and gone to school in both Indonesia and America half of my life. I have a strong passion for culinary and I plan to attend a culinary school after high school to increase my skills preparing myself to be a professional chef and open my own business back in Indonesia. 

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kitchen Staff Member

Chic-Fil-A
03.2024 - 04.2024

Owned a Catering Business

Myself
05.2021 - 07.2021

Great Valley High School
Brennan Mays