Cordaro Willis
Rockford,IL
Summary
Experienced line cook with a long history in high-volume kitchens. Skilled at working multiple stations, keeping food quality consistent, and handling rush periods. Reliable, fast-paced, and strong at communication and teamwork. Known for sanitation, prep efficiency, and scratch cooking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Aero Ale House
Loves Park, IL
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared all menu items from scratch and maintained consistency across grill, sauté, fry, and prep stations.
- Assisted with seasonal menu testing.
- Managed station inventory and reduced waste through rotation and accurate portioning.
- Trained junior cooks on knife skills, food safety, and efficient station setup.
- Maintained zero health/safety violations.
Line Cook
Portillo’s
Rockford, IL
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
- Rotated and stored ingredients properly to minimize waste.
- Trained new line cooks on cooking methods and sanitation practices.
- Maintained a clean station and upheld food safety requirements.
- Handled rush periods with accuracy and speed.
Line Cook
Shooter’s Bar & Grill
Rockford, IL
12.2018 - 09.2023
- Completed daily prep: cutting, portioning proteins, mixing sauces, chopping vegetables.
- Cooked food using grilling, sautéing, frying, and broiling methods.
- Followed all sanitation guidelines and maintained proper storage.
- Conducted inventory checks and completed food logs.
- Improved plate presentation, earning management recognition.
- (Held additional overlapping roles during certain periods)
Line Cook
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Rockford, IL
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Worked additional kitchen shifts during peak seasons while employed at Shooter’s.
- Prepared high-quality meals and followed standardized recipes.
- Assisted chefs and covered multiple stations as needed.
- Organized processes, reducing prep time by 20%.
- Maintained food safety practices and proper storage.
Education
Culinary Arts -
College of DuPage
Glen Elyn, ILSkills
- Line cooking
- Prep work
- Knife skills
- Scratch cooking
- Station management
- Menu execution
- Cleaning & sanitation
- Inventory rotation
- Time management
- Efficiency under pressure
- Reliability
- Training new staff
Culinary Education And Certifications
- Culinary Arts, College of DuPage, 2008
- Food Safety Certification, 2023-2026
- Food Handler Certification, 2023-2026
- ServSafe
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Aero Ale House
09.2024 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Portillo’s
10.2023 - 06.2024
Line Cook
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
02.2019 - 10.2020
Line Cook
Shooter’s Bar & Grill
12.2018 - 09.2023
Culinary Arts -
College of DuPage