Christopher Sebastian
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Hi 👋 I've been everything from ground level to a kitchen manager. I like to learn new processes but like creating them too
Overview
2010
2010
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Iron Horse Cantina
Cook
Good Company
Cook
Dennys Restaurant
Cook
Village Inn
Cook
Bulldog Cafe
Cook
Studebakers
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and company standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely service during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
- Adapted to changes in menu offerings based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Contributed to daily operations by setting up workstations efficiently for service shifts.
- Supported training of new kitchen staff on procedures and best practices.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Peyton High School
Peyton, CO06.1994
Skills
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Grilling expertise
- Allergen awareness
- Order delivery practices
Timeline
Cook
Studebakers
08.2007 - 12.2009
Cook
Iron Horse Cantina
Cook
Good Company
Cook
Dennys Restaurant
Cook
Village Inn
Cook
Bulldog Cafe
High School Diploma - General Studies
Peyton High School