COLTEN DAWE
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. With the ultimate goal of advancement within the company. Organized, hardworking, motivated, and customer-oriented employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
The Place
Glendale, AZ
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, stoves and slicers according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items, utensils, equipment and cleaning products.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the kitchen staff regarding meal preparation procedures.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
Prep & Line Cook
Oscar's Peir 83
Glendale, AZ
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing, and braising.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Dishwasher & Busser & Prep & Line Cook
Lou's Tivoli Gardens
Surprise, AZ
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing, and braising.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Courtesy Clerk, Department Manager Trainee
Safeway
Surprise, AZ
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintained clean and clutter-free front-end area.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and offered assistance with locating store merchandise.
- Packaged, transported, and loaded customer orders and helped carry-out or pick-up service.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Pricing product
- Product Rotation & Stocking Shelves
Education
High School Diploma -
Graduation Solutions
Mesa, AZ03-2015
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZSkills
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
- Inventory Skills
- Data Entry
- Attention to detail
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Creative Thinking
- Software Reinstallation
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Training & Development
- Research
Timeline
Prep & Line Cook
Oscar's Peir 83
05.2022 - 09.2025
Dishwasher & Busser & Prep & Line Cook
Lou's Tivoli Gardens
01.2015 - 02.2020
Courtesy Clerk, Department Manager Trainee
Safeway
01.2013 - 02.2014
Prep Line Cook
The Place
High School Diploma -
Graduation Solutions
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Glendale Community College
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