Brittany Thompson
Oxford Casual Dining
Oxford,MA
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Motivated and friendly Cook with experience in preparing various food items and operating cooking equipment. Adept in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ordering supplies and complying with health department regulations for food preparation, storage and sanitation.
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within a team of cooks.
Work History
Line Cook
11 Months- Prepared high-quality meals in accordance with menu specifications and safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
- 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.
Lead First Cook
8 Years 11 Months- Readied ingredients in advance to reduce loads during rush periods.
- Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items.
- Complied with portioning requirements to adhere to budget and minimize waste.
- Trained team members in grilling, frying and sauteing techniques.
- Accepted special requests from guests and prepared food to meet demands.
- Measured portions and ingredients to minimize waste and control costs.
- Kept kitchen operations running smoothly with expert grill maintenance and operation.
- Checked kitchen equipment for proper operation, notifying management of problems.
- Paid close attention to presentation, producing attractive dishes in line with restaurant standards.
- Verified quality, plating presentation and serving size of prepared food.
- Cleaned surfaces regularly to prevent spread of illness or cross-contamination between raw and cooked products.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment to comply with food safety regulations.
- Managed simultaneous cooking tasks to promptly deliver high-quality food.
- Prepared ingredients, garnishes and side dishes in advance to expedite meal service.
- Carried out repetitive tasks in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Handle and receive orders.
- Overlooked and wrote schedules.
- Able to do inventory of product.
Certified Trainer
4 Years 9 Months- Developed and delivered training programs to equip employees, including managers, with tools and strategies.
- Offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Distributed tests to determine participant training satisfaction levels.
- Handled cleaning and sanitation jobs.
- Displayed proper food handling, cooking, storing and preparation.
- Displayed proper use of equipment, including a deli slicer and a large floor mixer.
Crew Member
1 Year 11 Months- Greeted customers to take food orders and provide menu information.
- Delivered superior customer service in fast-paced food environment.
- Served food quickly and accurately for positive guest experience.
- Recommended ways to improve current procedures and methods to drive excellent customer service.
- Adapted to restaurant operational needs at peak times.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, equipment and work surfaces to verify safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Maintained impeccable uniform, hygiene and presentation.
- Stocked, cleaned and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Kept fast pace in cook-to-order food production environment.
Education
GED
Skills
Contamination prevention
Ingredient inspection
Cutting and slicing techniques
Meal preparation
Frying
Grilling
Quality assurance and control
Food handling
Safety and sanitation
Training
Sauteing
Cleanliness standards
Kitchen station setup
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Oxford Casual Dining
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead First Cook
99 Restaurants
11.2016 - 10.2025Read More
Certified Trainer
UNOS
02.2012 - 11.2016Read More
Crew Member
Taco Bell
03.2010 - 02.2012Read More
Salter College
GED
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