Christopher Austin
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Mox Boarding House
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Cook
Ox Burger
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Tested temperatures of food at specified intervals by using food thermometers.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
Cook
Muckleshoot Casino
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Followed order specifications to select proper crust and topping ingredients, assembling full pizzas following company measurement standards.
- Prepared fresh dough and other pre-made items, following store recipes to mix ingredients, allowing for sufficient rising or cooking and placing in cooler for storage until needed.
Cook
Facebook
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Cook
Two Doors Down Burgers
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
Cook
Pacific Science Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
McCreary Central High
Stearns, KY06-2014
Skills
- Grilling
- Frying
- Sauteing
- Food safety oversight
- Order prioritization
- Recipe-based cooking
- Dish preparation
- Food presentation
- Food handling
- Ingredients measuring
- Positive and professional
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Cook
Mox Boarding House
11.2024 - Current
Cook
Ox Burger
02.2024 - 09.2024
Cook
Muckleshoot Casino
06.2023 - 12.2023
Cook
Facebook
12.2021 - 02.2023
Cook
Two Doors Down Burgers
01.2020 - 04.2020
Cook
Pacific Science Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
McCreary Central High
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