Caden Patton
Patterson,LA
Summary
Dedicated cook with strong expertise in food safety and customer service. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and organization while operating kitchen equipment safely in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sonic
Brinkley, Arkansas
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Prepared food items according to Sonic's quality standards and recipes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Served food quickly and accurately to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment thoroughly to maintain hygiene standards., surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Restocked supplies to maintain inventory levels.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Yard Laborer
Self-employeed
Palestine, AR
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers according to design plans.
- Operated riding mowers and walk-behind mowers on a variety of terrain types.
- Cleared debris and maintained clean work areas throughout job sites.
- Removed debris from job sites to ensure safety and organization. and maintained clean work areas throughout job sites.
Education
GED -
EACC
Forrest City, AR05-2026
Skills
- Food safety
- Equipment operation
- Teamwork
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen equipment use
- Time management
Timeline
Cook
Sonic
07.2025 - 06.2026
Yard Laborer
Self-employeed
03.2025 - 06.2026
GED -
EACC