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Christopher Cook

Carrollton,GA

Summary

Driven leader with proven expertise in coaching and mentoring, honed at Applebees and the Marine Corps. Excelled in enhancing team performance and fostering a culture of excellence through effective communication and problem-solving. Achieved significant improvements in staff efficiency and safety compliance, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to employee development.


Through the years of experience cooking, I have mentored numerous line cooks and helped with their learning experience and evaluation, and through the years I was enlisted I lead, tasked, mentored, evaluated, and resolved conflicts with hundreds upon hundreds of marines from all around the globe.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Applebees Team Lead

Applebees
06.2021 - 01.2024
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Cook

Marine Corps
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Villa Rica High
Temple, GA
05.2018

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Performance monitoring
  • Performance Improvement
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Supervision
  • Team motivation
  • Staff Training
  • People Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Daily workflow improvement
  • Goal Setting
  • Mentoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Leading Team Meetings
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Giving Constructive Feedback
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Evaluating Employee Work
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • SOP Adherence
  • Expectation setting
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Applebees Team Lead

Applebees
06.2021 - 01.2024

Cook

Marine Corps
08.2018 - 06.2021

Diploma - General Studies

Villa Rica High

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