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Connor Richards

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Responsible Line Lead skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food. Detail-oriented and successful in high-volume fast paced settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tertiary Pitmaster

HEB True Texas BBQ
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 11.2023
  • Checked product quality regularly and achieved superior reputation without need for rework.
  • Prepared line set-ups for following shifts for overall increased line efficiency.
  • Operated grills, fryers and smokers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Cleaned grills after use to maintain hygiene standards set by health department regulations.
  • Inspected food preparation equipment on a regular basis to ensure it was functioning correctly.
  • Regulated oven, broiler, and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.

Line Cook

HEB True Texas BBQ
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.

Food Service Manager

Trilogy Wine and Bistro
San Antonio, TX
05.2017 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw training of more than 10 team members
  • Oversaw end of night closing tasks; keeping correct record of tills, proper equipment management, set store alarm and locked all doors.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and ingredients on a regular basis to meet operational needs.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Managed inventory and rotated food products in storage to avoid spoilage and waste.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.

Line Preparation Cook

Trilogy Pizza & Wine Bistro
San Antonio, TX
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, deep fryers, slicers.
  • Monitored temperatures of all cooked foods to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
  • Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Organized ingredients, supplies, and equipment needed to complete daily tasks.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Alamo Colleges
2222 N Alamo St.
01-2018

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
07-2017

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Training & Development
  • Knife Skills
  • Food Preparation
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Computer Skills
  • Recipe Preparation
  • Food Presentation
  • Food Safety Regulations

Certification

  • Food Handler License
  • Food Manager License

Affiliations

  • Volunteer at Children's Hunger Fund

Timeline

Tertiary Pitmaster

HEB True Texas BBQ
04.2021 - 11.2023

Line Cook

HEB True Texas BBQ
04.2021 - 04.2022

Food Service Manager

Trilogy Wine and Bistro
05.2017 - 05.2020

Line Preparation Cook

Trilogy Pizza & Wine Bistro
05.2016 - 05.2017

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Alamo Colleges

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School

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