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Christopher Mason

Newport News,VA

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Park Lane Tavern
Hampton, VA
11.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding proper food storage, labeling and rotation of stock.
  • Kept abreast of current menu items, ingredients and preparation methods for each item served in the restaurant.
  • Operated deep fryers safely while cooking food items as per customer requests.

Cook

The Chesapeake Retirement Home
Newport News, VA
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • 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.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Produce Associate

Food Lion
Hampton, VA
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.

Cook

Whole Foods Market Inc
Newport News, VA
04.2016 - 07.2020
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Denbigh High School
Newport News, VA
06.2012

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Menu Marketing Expertise
  • New Hire Training
  • Safety Regulations
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Product Knowledge
  • Retail Marketing
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Issue Resolution
  • Troubleshooting
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Inventory Management
  • Employee Supervision
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Microsoft Office
  • Workflow Optimization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

Park Lane Tavern
11.2023 - Current

Produce Associate

Food Lion
08.2021 - 10.2021

Cook

The Chesapeake Retirement Home
04.2021 - 08.2023

Cook

Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2016 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Denbigh High School

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