Christopher Cooper
Canal Winchester
Summary
Hardworking employee, highly motivated and passionate with work. Quick learner and adapt quickly. Consistent, good at problem solving when the occasion arises. I’ve done landscaping, construction but mainly skilled in the kitchen. Will learn Anything.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
Pickerington
10.2017 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Followed food safety regulations to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
- Managed inventory by receiving, storing, and labeling food items properly.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure proper food consistency and presentation.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and procedures.
- Adapted recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of customers.
- 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.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- 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.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies throughout the shift.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Inspected cooking equipment for cleanliness and functionality before each shift. prior to use every shift.
Line Cook
Nicola Restaurant and Bar
Columbus
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
Education
Whitehall Yearling Highschool
Whitehall, OHSkills
- Food preparation
- Entrée preparation
- Appetizer preparation
- Salad preparation
- Sauce making
- Frying techniques
- Grilling techniques
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Knife skills
- Food plating
- Prepared foods plating
- Food presentation
- Garnishing
- Ingredients measuring
- Portioning
- Recipe creation
- Recipe adaptation
- Menu knowledge
- Food safety
- Food safety practices
- Food allergen safety
- Food storage
- Food rotation
- Quality assurance
- Quality assurance and control
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitization
- Cleaning and organization
- Workstation cleanliness
- Foodservice sanitation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving
- Employee training
- Crew training
- Dependable worker
- Professional attitude
- Highly motivated
- Active listener
- Prep work
- Equipment operation
- Stock making
- Dependable worker
- Knife skills
- Grill operation
- Professional attitude
- Highly motivated
- Salad preparation
- Following cooking methods
- Active listener
Affiliations
- Landscaping
- Construction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
10.2017 - Current
Line Cook
Nicola Restaurant and Bar
01.2016 - 07.2018
Whitehall Yearling Highschool