Colby Burnette
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Lead Cook at Dave and Busters. Expert in meal preparation and kitchen management, consistently enhancing efficiency and food quality. Proven ability to implement food safety practices and train staff, contributing to a clean, organized kitchen environment and maximizing customer satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Dave and Busters
Chattanooga, TN
2019 - Current
Line Cook
Millers
Gunbarrel Road
2023 - 2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service and order accuracy.
- Monitored food inventory levels, reporting shortages to management promptly.
- Implemented food safety practices to uphold health department regulations.
- Streamlined prep processes, reducing prep time while maintaining dish quality.
- Contributed to menu development by suggesting new dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Education
Culinary
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
Meal preparation
Kitchen management
Food safety
Kitchen organization
Food presentation
Spoilage prevention
Kitchen sanitation
Knife safety
Cleaning and sanitation
Food plating and presentation
Cooking
Nutrition
Food storage
Cost control
Dish preparation
Timeline
Lead Cook
Dave and Busters
2019 - Current
Line Cook
Millers
2023 - 2025
Culinary
Chattanooga State Community College