Christopher Austin
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Im a very hard working self motivated individual with great communication skills. I work fast but safe and am extremely self efficient, especially when there is a problem that needs to be solved. Im friendly, outgoing, and always happy to help my team or anyone in need of help.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Representative
All Points North
Malibu, California
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Go over all treatment programs with potential patients and help them find the best treatment Program for their mental health needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all calls with patients
- Helped new patients with patient portal setup.
- Assist the team in accurately obtaining all medical records prior to admission start dates and see to them reaching the correct department for approval.
- Work with the team to follow up with all new and current patients via email and phone calls.
- Verified insurance of qualified patients as well as obtain and provide referrals for patients.
- Attended weekly meetings and continued education training for all current and new programs as changes happened in the company.
- Setup appointments and 1 on 1 meetings with patients and their mental health doctor.
Line Cook
Clique Hospitality
Las Vegas, NV
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Line Chef
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Las Vegas, NV
05.2015 - 11.2022
- Prepared food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
- Set up line station with proper tools and products, quality checked products within line station, maintained equipment and monitored food delivery.
- Monitored food product freshness, rotated out old product, carefully stocked inventory and complied with and enforced sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Prepared variety of meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables in broilers, ovens, grills and fryers to fulfill specific customer requests.
- Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow on-time serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
- Stored food items and rotated food in freezer and refrigerator.
- Demonstrated and modeled positive and professional communication with customers and team members, resulting in engaged co-workers and satisfied and loyal customers.
- Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Embraced full responsibility for quality of food served, followed proper plate presentation guidelines and garnished artful dishes for maximum appeal to discerning customers.
Line Cook
Pei Wei
Phoenix, AZ
03.2011 - 04.2015
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Line Cook
PF Changs Restaurant
Glendale, AZ
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Operated fryers according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Education
Real Estate School of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV03.2022
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ08.2010
GED -
Phoenix Community College
Phoenix, AZ04.2008
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Server Communication
- Entree Preparation
- Time Management
- Situational Awareness
- Team Development
- Organization
Timeline
Admissions Representative
All Points North
11.2022 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Clique Hospitality
08.2022 - 11.2022
Line Chef
Cheesecake Factory Inc
05.2015 - 11.2022
Line Cook
Pei Wei
03.2011 - 04.2015
Line Cook
PF Changs Restaurant
02.2010 - 03.2011
Real Estate School of Nevada
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
GED -
Phoenix Community College