Caitlin Kuhn
CHARLOTTE,NC
Summary
Dedicated line cook with a strong foundation in food preparation and safety. Known for fostering team collaboration and training new staff to uphold high standards. Committed to enhancing kitchen efficiency and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Lucky Strike Ent
Charlotte, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to maintain workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Food Runner/Expo Runner
Lucky Strike Ent
Charlotte, NC
05.2012 - 06.2025
- Trained new team members on service protocols and menu items.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Acted as a liaison between the kitchen, serving staff, and guests, ensuring clear communication for efficient service delivery.
- Provided feedback to kitchen on customer preferences, aiding in menu adjustments.
- Managed food presentation before delivery, ensuring all dishes met quality standards.
- Assisted in training new food runners, improving team efficiency and service quality.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during food handling and delivery.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Belmont Abbey
Belmont, NC06-2017
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Cleanliness standards
- Knife skills
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitation
- Deep fryer operation
- Food allergen safety
- Food storage
- Stock rotation
- Food rotation
- Prep work
- Safe food handling
- Sanitization
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Lucky Strike Ent
06.2025 - Current
Food Runner/Expo Runner
Lucky Strike Ent
05.2012 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Belmont Abbey