Calloway Wester
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated and skilled kitchen professional experienced in food preparation, ensuring food quality and portion accuracy. Strong understanding of food safety regulations, kitchen equipment operation, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Reliable team player with strong time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Wongs Tacos
Raleigh, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Developed and maintained recipes, ensuring consistency in flavor and presentation.
- Trained new line cooks on kitchen procedures, safety standards, and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
Line Cook/Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Holly Springs, NC
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Executed cooking techniques effectively, enhancing flavor profiles and presentation of dishes.
- Adapted quickly to changes in menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Developed and implemented operational workflows to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Expeditor/Line Cook
Aviator Smokehouse
Fuquay-Varina, NC
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to prioritize order fulfillment based on demand.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Food safety knowledge
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen sanitization
- Line station oversight
- Workload management
- Crew training
Certification
- ServSafe
Languages
English
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Wongs Tacos
06.2025 - Current
Line Cook/Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
10.2023 - 10.2024
Expeditor/Line Cook
Aviator Smokehouse
06.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Wake Technical Community College