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Certification
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David Barnett

Lexington,Kentucky

Summary

I am a proven Line Cook with a track record of excellence at multiple Lexington restaurants, where I mastered menu recipes and excelled in high-pressure environments, ensuring peak period orders were prepared with utmost accuracy. I am well-trained in using kitchen equipment and using a knife. I consistently delivered dishes that upheld the restaurants' high standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Italx
05.2021 - Current
  • Learned all menu items, recipes, and how to use every kitchen appliance.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques
  • As main expo, plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards

Line Cook

The Blue Heron Steakhouse
12.2018 - 05.2021

Worked every station

Learned all recipes

Line Cook

Ranada's Bistro/Walker's
01.2016 - 12.2018

Worked every station

Learned all recipes

Kitchen Manager

Parlay Social
08.2014 - 12.2015
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored kitchen staff.
  • Designed and maintained menus and special features to offer a variety of high quality dishes.

Sous Chef

Shakespeare And Co.
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Line Cook

Shakespeare And Co.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Worked every station

Learned all recipes

Education

Heath High School
Paducah, KY
2006

Geology -

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Food Preparation
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Knife Skills
  • Kitchen Equipment Management

Certification

Food handler's permit

Timeline

Line Cook

Italx
05.2021 - Current

Line Cook

The Blue Heron Steakhouse
12.2018 - 05.2021

Line Cook

Ranada's Bistro/Walker's
01.2016 - 12.2018

Kitchen Manager

Parlay Social
08.2014 - 12.2015

Sous Chef

Shakespeare And Co.
01.2014 - 08.2014

Line Cook

Shakespeare And Co.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Heath High School

Geology -

University of Kentucky
David Barnett