Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Chase Hargrove

Portland,OR

Summary

Hello! I'm a dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in cooking, customer service, time management and I take pride in having a friendly and positive attitude every shift. I'm a flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in a team setting with a background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within a team of cooks.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Baker's
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.

Line Cook

Burger Stevens
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Worked every station at a very busy food cart
  • That included prepping in the morning, working service on the flat top and fryer station, and then doing dishes and cleaning
  • Covered kitchen needs at any station, filling in for absent team members and bringing cooks up to speed
  • Prepared recipe ingredients, including chopping vegetables and creating sauces.

Barista/Cook

Petunias Pies and Pastries
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Prepped for weekend brunch and worked the line solo on weekends
  • That included baking fresh biscuits from scratch each morning
  • Prepared and served coffee, tea and hot cocoa
  • Cashier and pastry server.

Cashier/Food Prep/Cook

Providore Fine Foods
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Started as a front end cashier, and then transitioned to BOH to work their rotisserie chicken window, Arrosto
  • Assisted senior kitchen staff with meeting demands of fast-paced kitchen operations
  • Kept kitchen stocked and stations ready, using pre-opening hours to fully prepare for each day's work.

Cashier

Whole Foods Market
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Gave customers full attention and attended to their needs
  • Engaged customers in pleasant conversation while completing cash register transactions
  • Provided information to customers on products or services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English -

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2015

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Food Presentation
  • Prep Work
  • Food Safety
  • Problem-Solving
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Deep Fryer Operation
  • Customer Service

Certification

Oregon Food Handler's Card

References

  • Jacob Granillo, Head Chef at Petunia's, (503)501-9537
  • Kelly Towner, Head Chef at Xico, Owner of Baker's (760)518-4478
  • Don Salamone, Owner of Don's Favorite Foods and Burger Stevens, (646)402-2526
  • Jacob Williamson, Owner of Petunia's, (503) 504-3573
  • Cyle Lindsey, Manager of Burger Stevens, (541)900-2441

Timeline

Line Cook

Baker's
10.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Burger Stevens
12.2021 - 06.2023

Barista/Cook

Petunias Pies and Pastries
03.2018 - 03.2020

Cashier/Food Prep/Cook

Providore Fine Foods
08.2016 - 12.2017

Cashier

Whole Foods Market
10.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English -

Portland State University
Chase Hargrove