Caden Dempsey
Groveland,CA
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Rush Creek Lodge
Groveland
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared ingredients following daily menu requirements and established recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, ensuring safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout the cooking process.
- Followed health regulations to ensure food safety and quality in all dishes prepared.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Line Cook
Pennys Diner
Hearne, TX
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Dishwasher
Aramark
Yosemite Valley, CA
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
Line Cook
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Springdale, UT
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Line Cook
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Glacier National Park , MT
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Cashier
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
Spring, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
Line Cook
First Watch
Tomball, TX
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Line Cook
Vail Resorts Inc
Beaver Creek, CO
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
Education
GED -
Lonestar College
Texas08-2019
Skills
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Ingredient Preparation
- Line Management
- Food Safety
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Operations
- Quality Control
- Time Management
- Workload Management
- Team Coordination
- Foodservice sanitation
- Active listener
- Food Storage
- Stock Rotation
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Organization
Certification
- Food Handlers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Rush Creek Lodge
03.2025 - 09.2025
Line Cook
Pennys Diner
04.2024 - 03.2025
Line Cook
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
10.2023 - 12.2023
Line Cook
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
08.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
05.2023 - 08.2023
Line Cook
First Watch
01.2023 - 04.2023
Dishwasher
Aramark
10.2022 - 11.2024
Line Cook
Vail Resorts Inc
12.2021 - 08.2022
GED -
Lonestar College