Cecil Terry III
Burtons Grill
Atlanta ,GA
15
years of professional experience
Dynamic kitchen leader with extensive experience, excelling in food safety compliance and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance team performance and achieve rapid ticket times during peak hours. Skilled in food preparation and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring consistent quality and exceptional guest experiences.
Work History
Lead Cook
7 Months- Supported line cooking and kitchen flow during busy service periods.
- Prepared menu items to recipe standards, maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
- Checked food safety practices and kept cooking stations clean and sanitary.
- Trained new kitchen staff on prep steps, equipment use, and station setup.
- Managed high-volume orders while maintaining food quality through accurate cooking methods.
- Stepped into line positions during emergencies to keep service moving.
- Kept stations stocked with supplies and spices for productive workflow.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
Kitchen Manager
3 Years 3 Months- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
Kitchen Manager
10 Years 9 Months- Supervised back-of-house team to maintain food quality, ticket flow, and kitchen readiness.
- Enforced food safety, sanitation, and temperature procedures to support compliance standards.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and product rotation to reduce waste and prevent shortages.
- Trained kitchen staff on prep procedures, station setup, and recipe consistency.
- Coordinated line execution during peak service to improve order accuracy and speed.
- Monitored labor and scheduling needs to align staffing with sales and service demand.
- Inspected equipment, storage areas, and prep stations to maintain safe operations.
- Collaborated with restaurant leadership to address performance issues and improve daily workflow.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Kitchen Lead Cook
10 Years 8 Months- Supervised kitchen line operations, maintaining consistent food quality and order accuracy.
- Trained cooks on prep procedures, safety standards, and station readiness.
- Coordinated food production with front-of-house staff to support timely service.
- Enforced sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety protocols across kitchen areas.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Kitchen organization
Food preparation
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Hygiene practices
Sanitation standards
Food presentation
Food safety compliance
Allergy awareness
Special diets
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen management
Timeline
Lead Cook
Burtons Grill
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
11.2022 - 02.2026Read More
Kitchen Manager
Applebees
02.2012 - 11.2022Read More
Kitchen Lead Cook
Applebees
02.2012 - 10.2022Read More
Carver High School
High School Diploma
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