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Cooper Grindal
Westerly
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Noah's Restaurant, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing food waste through innovative inventory practices. Skilled in knife techniques and team coordination, I bring a reliable and motivated approach to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Noah's Restaurant
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and assembly to meet daily orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Supported chefs by restocking supplies and ingredients as needed.
- Followed safety and sanitation procedures to ensure food quality.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance kitchen workflow efficiency.
- Learned cooking techniques and recipes under supervision of experienced chefs.
- Adhered to portion control guidelines during meal preparation.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Collaborated with chef to develop new menu items, leading to increased diner interest and sales.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing innovative inventory tracking system.
- Oyster Shucking and shellfish allergy containment
Restaurant Waiter
Noah's Restaurant
06.2021 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries and requests.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order taking and food delivery.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to guarantee accurate and high-quality meal presentation.
- Trained new waitstaff on restaurant procedures, enhancing team performance and service quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westerly High School
Westerly, RI06-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Kitchen sanitization
- Stock rotation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Five staff members.
- Achieved Culinary accreditation by completing Johnson and wales competition with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
OSHA 10
Interests
Timeline
Line Cook
Noah's Restaurant
06.2021 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Noah's Restaurant
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westerly High School