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Cole Lail

Taylorsville,NC

Summary

Resourceful Line Cook known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in time management, food safety protocols, and menu development. Excel in fast-paced environments through strong team collaboration, communication skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook

Catawba Country Club
Newton, North Carolina
03.2023 - Current
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
  • Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Line Cook

Cross Roads Grill
Taylorville, North Carolina
12.2019 - 03.2023
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Recipe preparation
  • Food rotation
  • Portioning
  • Line Management
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Food Safety
  • Food presentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Contamination control
  • Food Preparation
  • Meat Cutting
  • Highly motivated
  • Dish preparation
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • While attending the culinary program I earned the Outstanding Culinary Student of the Culinary class in 2024.

Affiliations

I am very passionate about cooking, and while working a job in the culinary field I still find the time to cook for fun.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook

Catawba Country Club
03.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Cross Roads Grill
12.2019 - 03.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Wilkes Community College

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