Cameron Gray
Northville
Summary
Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants. Possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Granite City Food & Brewery
Northville
11.2024 - Current
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Expo
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
Livonia
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Plymouth, MI05-2020
Skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Recipe preparation
- Equipment operation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Sanitation practices
- Employee training
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Food safety oversight
- Team coordination
- Portion control
- Sanitation
- Food presentation
- Team leadership
- Meal preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Positive and professional
- Cooking
- Food plating
- Kitchen equipment safety
- Excellent communication
- Measurements and calculations
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen equipment use
- New hire training
Timeline
Cook
Granite City Food & Brewery
11.2024 - Current
Expo
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
05.2024 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
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