Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
99 Restaurants
10.2022 - Current
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Transitioned between lunch and dinner service.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Line Cook
Sam Diego's
06.2018 - 10.2022
Promoted to Line Cook.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
Adapted meals based on FOH tickets while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation.
Dishwasher
Sam Diego's
11.2012 - 06.2018
Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.