Chase Strickland
Williamsburg,KY
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Works in a timely manner, ensuring that all orders get fulfilled properly and to the customers liking. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and maintaining cleanliness at previous workplace.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Just Pizza & Wing Co
Elma, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Cook/Kitchen/Server Assistant
O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow
East Aurora, NY
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Greeted guests and took orders for food and beverages.
- Provided menu suggestions and answered questions about menu items.
- Delivered food to tables in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy of the order.
- Checked on customers to ensure satisfaction with each course and addressed any concerns promptly.
- Assisted with setting up, stocking, and restocking of dining areas including silverware, glassware, condiments, napkins.
- Bussed tables as needed including clearing dishes, wiping down surfaces, refilling drinks and resetting table settings.
- Performed opening duties such as rolling silverware into napkins and filling salt and pepper shakers.
- Conducted closing duties such as cleaning kitchen equipment and mopping floors at the end of shift.
- Followed health safety procedures when handling food or beverage products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iroquois Senior High School
Elma, NY06-2024
Skills
- Order Verification
- Frying
- Supply Restocking
- Grilling
- Fine Dining
- Food presentation
- Customer Service
- Focused and disciplined
- Food Preparation
- Positive and professional
- Cooking techniques
- Event Catering
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
Timeline
Cook
Just Pizza & Wing Co
08.2023 - Current
Cook/Kitchen/Server Assistant
O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow
11.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Iroquois Senior High School
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