Chris Marquis
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
To work within a well established business where I can show my potential and grow within the company
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher
First Round Draft
Cape Coral, FL
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Prepared high-quality meals in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring consistency and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and minimize waste.
- Developed new recipes, enhancing menu variety and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes to uphold culinary standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Line Cook
Sunseekers
Port Charlotte
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, including stock rotation and ordering supplies as necessary.
Delivery Driver
Amazon DSP
Venice, FL
07.2020 - 07.2021
- I was assigned a delivery truck each day and had to deliver over 250 packages, 2 resident and businesses in my designated area.
Fry Cook
Chili's
South Venice
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintain 3 fryers throughout lunch, dinner rush and kept filtered, disposal and refill as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to company recipes and standards.
Cashier/Customer Service
7-11 Corporations
Port Charlotte, FL
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Ring up customer. Cleaned the store and stocked as needed. At the end of each shift I had to close out my drawer.
Cook/Crew Trainer
McDonalds
Port Charlotte, FL
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Grill, oversee new employees ensuring that they follow protocols. Fry foods according to need and maintain proper amounts in accordance with hourly needs. Wash dishes as needed, maintain hygiene
Dishwasher/Food Prep
Penne’s of Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights, MI
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Maintain cleanliness of dish room, prep foods for salads, hot food table, buffet
Fry Cook/Salad/ Dessert Specialist
Logan’s Roadhouse
Shelby Charter Township, MI
09.2010 - 11.2012
- Prepare signature salads to order, build dessert for display and create individual desserts to order. Maintain 3 fryers throughout dinner rush and kept filtered, disposal and refill as needed.
Head Cook
Denny’s Restaurant
Tamiami, FL
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Maintained all aspects of the kitchen during third shift, bar rush alone. Kept prep stocked. Cleaned, cook, break down equipment as required.
Education
GED -
East Detroit high
Detroit, MISkills
- Food Production
- Food Service
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Handling
- Cleaning and organization
- Highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Line Cook
Sunseekers
02.2025 - 11.2025
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher
First Round Draft
11.2023 - 12.2025
Delivery Driver
Amazon DSP
07.2020 - 07.2021
Fry Cook
Chili's
07.2019 - 04.2021
Cashier/Customer Service
7-11 Corporations
03.2018 - 06.2019
Cook/Crew Trainer
McDonalds
06.2015 - 03.2018
Dishwasher/Food Prep
Penne’s of Sterling Heights
12.2013 - 05.2014
Fry Cook/Salad/ Dessert Specialist
Logan’s Roadhouse
09.2010 - 11.2012
Head Cook
Denny’s Restaurant
08.2007 - 07.2010
GED -
East Detroit high