Christopher Owen
Fort Payne
Summary
Dynamic team leader in the cooking field with a proven track record at Zaxby's Restaurant, excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled in multitasking and task delegation, I consistently delivered exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction. I hope to transfer my meticulous attention to detail and adaptive problem-solving skills in the kitchen to the computing field. My college career focused on Computer Science with a concentration in Game Development, requiring critical thinking as well as creative thinking, in both a team-based and solo project environment. Both creative and technical writing skills are adept, computer knowledge is extensive, and computer application proficiency is excellent.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Zaxby's Restaurant
06.2013 - Current
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced casual dining environment.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Short Order Cook
Huddle House
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Terrapin Hills Country Club
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Assisted the kitchen manager with all kitchen duties including planning and preparing lunch and dinner meals, as well as small- to large-size group catering and party orders.
- Cleaning and maintaining all stoves, ovens, cookware, utensils, and dining surfaces
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05-2019
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Task delegation
- Adaptive and fast-learning
- Analytical problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent writing skills
- Balanced approach to productivity, thorough yet swift
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Zaxby's Restaurant
06.2013 - Current
Short Order Cook
Huddle House
01.2009 - 04.2011
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Terrapin Hills Country Club
03.2008 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
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