Cameron Knapp
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Adept Kitchen Lead with a proven track record at Chicken-N-Spice, excelling in high-volume dining and kitchen organization. Skilled in safe food handling and fostering team efficiency, and significantly enhanced kitchen operations and employee performance. My approach combines goal setting, hygiene practices, ensuring top-notch service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Chicken-N-Spice
Shorewood, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Trained new employees in food safety protocols and kitchen operations.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Provided ongoing feedback and coaching to team members regarding performance.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
Team Associate
Panera Bread
Plainfield, IL
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Used machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.
- Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
- Worked through each required task and step in production processes.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
Kitchen Cook
Texas Roadhouse
Joliet, IL
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked through language barriers to complete and perform high-speed orders.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Implemented food safety and handling procedures to comply with health and safety standards.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainfield South Highschool
Plainfield, IL05-2022
Associate of Arts - Business
Kishwaukee College
Malta, ILSkills
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- High volume dining
- Multitasking and organization
- Goal setting
- Hygiene practices
- Employee monitoring
Affiliations
- Realism Artist
- Athlete/Baseball Player
- Weightlifter
- Reading/Studying
- Working towards an Associates Degree
- Practicing Spanish
Timeline
Team Associate
Panera Bread
06.2023 - 01.2024
Kitchen Cook
Texas Roadhouse
11.2022 - 02.2023
Kitchen Lead
Chicken-N-Spice
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Plainfield South Highschool
Associate of Arts - Business
Kishwaukee College
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