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, VA06.2012
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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