Curtis Salter
Brooklyn
Summary
Diligent linecook with 22years with a solid background in culinary techniques and kitchen operations. Demonstrated ability to execute menu items with precision and maintain high standards of food safety and quality. Proven track record of effective teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
taste and fly
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Linecook
Ssp
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Order Picker
Empire Solutions Workforce1
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained accurate tracking for order movements with use of RF scan gun
- Practiced good housekeeping skills by cleaning up spills immediately or flagging off areas needing advanced work
- Met performance targets by quickly identifying, locating, and counting merchandise for each order
- Identified needed picking work, entered completed tasks, and located products with computer terminals and hand-held devices
- Moved product with battery-powered pallet jacks, as well as forklifts and hand trucks
- Picked, packed, and loaded orders by accurately reading and following pick tickets
Kitchen Supervisor
Sspa
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Maintained high sanitation standards through routine cleaning protocols and adherence to health regulations.
linecook
sspa
03.2011 - 01.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Linecook
Boulder Creek Steakhouse
05.2002 - 06.2009
- Organized server tickets to expedite food orders.
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards
- Streamlined grill cleaning processes to reduce downtime between uses, optimizing the workflow in the kitchen.
Education
High School -
Far Rockaway High School
Queens, NYSkills
- Time management
- Quick-learning
- Multitasking and organization
- Food preparation
- Highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
- Cooking techniques
Food safety knowledge
Grilling techniques
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
taste and fly
03.2024 - 01.2025
Linecook
Ssp
01.2021 - 03.2024
Order Picker
Empire Solutions Workforce1
03.2020 - 11.2020
Kitchen Supervisor
Sspa
01.2016 - 03.2019
linecook
sspa
03.2011 - 01.2019
Linecook
Boulder Creek Steakhouse
05.2002 - 06.2009
High School -
Far Rockaway High School
Certification
food
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - State Departments of Health or Independent Agencies.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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