Coulton Smart
Summary
Skilled BOH Line Cook with relevant experience in high-volume kitchen environments. Strong skillset includes time management, meal preparation, and understanding of food safety standards. Demonstrate leadership abilities by training new staff members and contributing to improvement of kitchen operations. Efficiently handled multiple tasks while maintaining quality, showcasing ability to thrive under pressure. A total of 8 years kitchen experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
BOH Line Cook
McKee’s Pub, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bandon, Oregon
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes following restaurant recipes and presentation standards.
- Managed food inventory and implemented proper storage practices to maintain ingredient quality.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain smooth service operations.
- Led training for new team members to ensure competence and adherence to kitchen standards.
- Communicated effectively with waitstaff regarding customer orders placed by guests.
- Proposed menu improvements and cost-saving measures to enhance overall dining experience.
Sauté Line Cook
Ghost Tree Grill, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Bandon, Oregon
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared and cooked a variety of sautéed dishes for restaurant service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sauté line area during shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Followed recipes and presentation standards to create appealing dishes consistently.
- Worked quickly to stay ahead of demanding customer loads during rush periods without sacrificing quality.
Deli Cook
McKays
Bandon, Oregon
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated deep fryers and kept a stocked hot case with a variety of fried foods.
- Operated slicing machines and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Managed inventory levels of deli products to prevent shortages or waste.
Prep Cook
Summins Sushi restaurant
Coos Bay, Oregon
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Prepared ingredients for sushi and other dishes according to restaurant specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes during busy service hours.
Dietary Cook
Avamere Rehabilitations
Coos Bay, Oregon
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for residents.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to meet individual dietary needs.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained records of meal preparations and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
Education
None - General Studies
Porterville College
Porterville, CA 05.2015 - 05.2016
Porterville High School
Porterville, CASkills
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Kitchen organization
- Time management
- Collaboration skills
- Quality control
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Temperature control
- Workstation setup
- Knife skills
- Special diets
- Recipe creation
- Head chef collaboration
Certification
- Oregon Food handlers card
- CPR certified
- Forklift operator certified
Timeline
Sauté Line Cook
Ghost Tree Grill, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
09.2025 - 02.2026
BOH Line Cook
McKee’s Pub, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
01.2023 - Current
Deli Cook
McKays
02.2022 - 01.2023
Prep Cook
Summins Sushi restaurant
09.2019 - 12.2021
Dietary Cook
Avamere Rehabilitations
10.2018 - 11.2019
None - General Studies
Porterville College
05.2015 - 05.2016
Porterville High School