Self motivated Lead Line Cook with 20+ years experience in cooking and preparing customers' orders with an upbeat attitude. Expert at grilling, flipping eggs, frying and assembling menu items and seasonal items from memory, using exact amounts to conserve ingredients. Work well under pressure and always willing to help teammates and customers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
West Henderson Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2024 - Current
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively to produce high-quality dishes.
Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Assisted in training new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Lead Line Cook
Hard Rock Hotel And Casino/ Virgin Hotels
Las Vegas, NV
02.2002 - Current
Improved employee performance by providing constructive suggestions and encouragement.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
Mentored and trained numerous cooks through hands on instruction improving overall quality and performance.
Prepared 500-1000 covers per shift in a busy coffee shop style restaurant.
Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
Safely operated ovens, fryers and grills to prevent injuries and accidents.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Cook
Sam's Town Hotel And Casino
LAS VEGAS, NV
04.1998 - 01.2002
Prepared dishes in fast-paced coffee shop environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
Created orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.