Casey O'Rourke
Boulder,CO
Summary
Seasoned culinary professional with a track record of supervising operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Excelled in high-volume environments, demonstrating expertise in kitchen operations and food safety. Achieved high accuracy in preparing orders, showcasing a blend of strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager on Duty
Teocalli Tamale
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Grill Cook
Elk Ave Prime
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Kitchen Manager
The Eldo Brewery
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Lead Line Cook
The Ginger Cafe
02.2013 - 04.2018
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Produced high volume covers per day
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
University of Colorado
BoulderSkills
- High-volume experience
- Food safety
- Kitchen Operations
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Manager on Duty
Teocalli Tamale
05.2022 - 08.2024
Grill Cook
Elk Ave Prime
05.2020 - 05.2022
Kitchen Manager
The Eldo Brewery
04.2017 - 03.2020
Lead Line Cook
The Ginger Cafe
02.2013 - 04.2018
Mechanical Engineering
University of Colorado
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