Cameron Patt

Cleaned the bar area including counters, glasses, and utensils throughout shift. Facilitated quick and efficient service by setting up bartender stations before shifts. Made food and drinks to take to the bar and tables for customers. Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment. Organized bottles and cans on shelves according to brand or type. Provided feedback to management on inventory levels and supply quality. Restocked ice and prepared garnishes for drinks. Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience. Assisted bartenders by stocking beer, wine, liquor, and other bar items.

Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes. Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal. Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers. Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients. Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques. Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings. Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines. Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices. Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff. Implemented innovative menu items that reflected current culinary trends, increasing both customer interest and repeat business. Developed creative daily specials using seasonal ingredients, incorporating fresh flavors into the menu rotation while minimizing costs associated with excess inventory stockpiling. Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.

Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service. Created approximately six orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyaltyRecorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products. Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations. Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance. Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items. Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.

Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise. Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food. Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor. Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day. Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages. Sliced, served and packaged specialty meats, salads and cheeses

Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature. Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members. Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member. Consistently verified that kitchen staff followed all recipes and portioned serving guidelines correctly.

Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes. Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas. Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods. Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.

Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.

Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature. Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food. Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads. Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.

Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction. Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member. Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods. Continually supervised the training and cross training of all staff for all phases of preparation.

Prepared mise en place every day to promote efficient preparation of signature dishes. Worked with vendors to locate optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates. Maximized customer satisfaction and team performance through command-based structure and absolute control over staff actions.

Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line. Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance. Created exciting dishes to draw in clientele and increase revenues.

Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads. Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries. Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items. Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency. Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.

Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery. Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers to help food preparation staff stay focused on customer orders. Sprayed all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue. Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine. Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.

Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality. Set up station according to standard operating procedures with ample backup product to complete shift. Wiped down counters with sanitizing spray to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses.

Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods. Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes. Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets, monitoring products during baking and adjusting temperatures as needed. Monitored cooking completion times for efficient use of ovens and other equipment.

Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes. Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity. Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day. Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns. Assisted customers, including answering questions and preparing orders. Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.