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Work History
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Charles Buchanan

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Adept Culinary Professional with extensive experience at Longhorn Steakhouse, specializing in advanced cooking methods and exceptional knife skills. Excelled in food presentation and sanitation practices, achieving the role of certified trainer. Known for enhancing culinary techniques and food preparation, significantly improving kitchen efficiency and quality.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Professional/line Cook

Longhorn Steakhouse
09.2021 - Current

Line cook , expo , prep , certified trainer culinary professional,

Line Cook

Rocking Pig Saloon
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Kitchen Manager

Workmans Travel Center
11.2015 - 05.2021
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • 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.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.

Education

General Studies -

Ozark High School
Ozark, AR
05.1997

Skills

  • Cooking methods
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary techniques
  • Food preparation

Timeline

Culinary Professional/line Cook

Longhorn Steakhouse
09.2021 - Current

Line Cook

Rocking Pig Saloon
05.2021 - 10.2022

Kitchen Manager

Workmans Travel Center
11.2015 - 05.2021

General Studies -

Ozark High School
Charles Buchanan