Brian Rennells
Sault Ste. Marie,MI
Summary
Hard worker with several years of knowledge and experience in restaurants, proven to work under fast paced environments while able to ensure safety guidelines as well as presentation. Excellent communication skills with co-workers including time management and multi-tasking standards. Detail-oriented prep cook successful in high volume food settings, highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Fahrenheit 906
Sault Ste. Marie, USA
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring quality and presentation standards were consistently met.
- Monitored food safety practices, ensuring all dishes met quality control guidelines before serving.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance food preparation processes, improving overall kitchen efficiency.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Tracked inventory levels and notified management of low stock to maintain supply availability.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
Cook
The Islander
Hessel, USA
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Restocked inventory and ingredients to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen through daily maintenance tasks.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during shifts to support efficient meal service.
Cook
Smitty's Sundown Lounge
Sault Ste. Marie, USA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured quality by tracking inventory, rotating stock, and confirming freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Trained new staff on food preparation, storage, kitchen equipment use, and sanitation practices to uphold safety standards.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Prepared and served a variety of food items in fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sault Area Highschool
Sault Ste. Marie, MISkills
- Cooking
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Grilling
- Frying
- Food plating
- Food presentation
- Portion control
- Sanitation
- Health and safety compliance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning organization
Timeline
Cook
Fahrenheit 906
03.2026 - 06.2026
Cook
The Islander
10.2024 - 03.2025
Cook
Smitty's Sundown Lounge
07.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Sault Area Highschool