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Colton Slack

Eatonville

Summary

Dedicated food service worker with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. I've been working at a restaurant since I was sixteen and feel very much at home in the bustling environment of a kitchen. Possessing a positive, team-oriented attitude, I am eager to learn new recipes and techniques that will help improve the way I make dishes, as well as to better the business that hires me. I am a cook first and foremost, and strive only to perform my responsibilities designated as such with a high degree of professionalism and efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Crockett's Public House
06.2022 - Current
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
  • Fostered positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and open communication among staff.
  • Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.

Lead Line Cook

Crockett's Public House
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with product and tooling for efficient output of orders.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.

Cook

Aversano's Italian Restaurant
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Server

Aversano's Italian Restaurant
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.

Restaurant Busser

Aversano's Italian Restaurant
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • Cleared, cleaned and sanitized booth and chair cushions and tables.
  • Swept, mopped and removed debris from dining room floors.
  • Supported wait staff by setting up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and bus stations.
  • Served water, coffee and soft drinks and offered refills to promote excellent customer service.
  • Transported filled bus tubs to kitchen dishwashing area.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages.

Education

High School Diploma - language and arts

Puyallup High School
Puyallup, WA
06.2016

Skills

  • Cutting and slicing techniques, general knife skills
  • Experience with heavy kitchen equipment
  • Detail-oriented
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Food handlers card, Serve Safe certification
  • Cleaning and organization
  • High volume production capability
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Food safety
  • Portion control
  • Line inspections

References

  • Melanie, Van Hoof, Server, 253-223-0746, Aversano's Italian Restaurant
  • Valerie, Hopfauf, Server, 253-222-4147, Aversano's Italian Restaurant
  • Misty Monroe, Restaurant General Manager, 253-350-4577, Crockett's Restaurant Group
  • Lenny Liburd, Head Chef, 703-901-1858, Crockett's Public House Maple Valley
  • Joey Snapp, Morning and Prep Sous Chef, 253-7377864, Crockett's Public House Puyallup

Timeline

Sous Chef

Crockett's Public House
06.2022 - Current

Lead Line Cook

Crockett's Public House
09.2021 - 06.2022

Cook

Aversano's Italian Restaurant
12.2019 - 06.2021

Server

Aversano's Italian Restaurant
05.2019 - 11.2019

Restaurant Busser

Aversano's Italian Restaurant
03.2015 - 03.2019

High School Diploma - language and arts

Puyallup High School

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