Chriskarl Smith
Pikesville,MD
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice manor
Baltimore, Md
2025.08 - Current
- Prepared meals according to standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in meal planning and ingredient selection for daily menus.
- Monitored food safety practices and maintained proper storage techniques.
- Adhered to health regulations while cooking and serving food items.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to streamline operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Line Cook
Texasroad house
Bowie, MD
2021.01 - 2025.07
- Prepared meals according to standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Monitored food safety practices and maintained proper storage techniques.
- Adhered to health regulations while cooking and serving food items.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
Line Cook
TGI Fridays
Columbia, MD
2018.11 - 2021.12
- Prepared meals according to standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in meal planning and ingredient selection for daily menus.
- Monitored food safety practices and maintained proper storage techniques.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Education
Carpentry
Miami Jobcorps
Miami, FL 2008.01 - 2009.07
Martin Van Buren
Queens, NYSkills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Menu planning
- Order management
- Kitchen organization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Stock management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Food plating
- Ingredients measuring
- Portion control
- Kitchen equipment management
- Food safety standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Following cooking methods
- Stock rotation
- Problem-solving
- Plating techniques
- Sautéing techniques
Timeline
Line Cook
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice manor
2025.08 - Current
Line Cook
Texasroad house
2021.01 - 2025.07
Line Cook
TGI Fridays
2018.11 - 2021.12
Carpentry
Miami Jobcorps
2008.01 - 2009.07
Martin Van Buren