Chris Cowles
Mount Horeb,WI
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Walk-On Bar
Mt. Horeb, WI
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Line Cook
Sugar River Pizza
957 Liberty Dr, Verona, WI 53593
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
High School Diploma -
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Skills
- Dessert Preparation
- Food Presentation Talent
- Sauce Preparation
- Ingredient Restocking
- Operation and Control
- Station Preparation
- Proper Food Temperatures
- POS Transactions
- Cooking and Baking
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Chopping Vegetables
Timeline
Cook - The Walk-On Bar
10.2021 - 07.2022
Line Cook - Sugar River Pizza
03.2017 - 11.2019
Mount Horeb High School - High School Diploma,
Madison College - No Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences