Christopher Bilton
Food Service Professional
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Talented, motivated and driven cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with servers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
True Food Kitchen
Santa Monica, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Lead Line Cook
Catch LA
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Lead Cook
Yamashiro Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Prepared meals for lunch and dining services with average of 400 tables per day.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA 02.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Attention to detail
Bringing sharp knives to work
Very Punctual
I care about my craft
Timeline
Line Cook
True Food Kitchen
06.2021 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Catch LA
09.2017 - 05.2020
Lead Cook
Yamashiro Hollywood
01.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Los Angeles City College
02.2015 - 05.2017