Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Chris Cowles

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
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
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 -

Mount Horeb High School, 305 S 8th St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572

No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Madison College, 1750 Wright St, Madison, WI 53704

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
Chris Cowles