David Douglas
Portland
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Cook
Petite Provence
10.2025 - Current
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Line Cook
Kona Grill
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Line Cook
Compass Group USA Oregon Zoo
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Oregon Zoo line cook
- The menu consist of Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Strips, Sandwiches, Salads, Pizza etc..
- Must cook Smashburger style burgers and fry Elephant ears to order
- Everything else is essentially fried finger foods or sandwiches
- Normal health procedures like filtering fryers, washing greasing vents, keeping temp logs, etc..
- Oregon Zoo line cook
Cook
Compass Group USA Adidas Corporate Office
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Setting up cook stations and stocking them with the necessary prep supplies
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards that comply with state and local food safety and sanitation regulations
- Handling and storing food safely and properly
- Able to work every station on the line
- Cooking items on the line by grilling, frying, chopping, sauteing, and baking to quality guidelines and standardized recipes
- Prepped ingredients
Cook
Hopworks Urban Brewery
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Setting up cook stations and stocking them with the necessary prep supplies
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards that comply with state and local food safety and sanitation regulations
- Handling and storing food safely and properly
- Able to work every station on the line
- Cooking items on the line by grilling, frying, chopping, sauteing, and baking to quality guidelines and standardized recipes
- Prepped ingredients
Prep Cook
Compass Group
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas
- Load and unload dishwashing machines
- Wash specific items by hand (e.g
- Wooden cutting boards, large pots and delicate china)
- Store clean dishes, glasses and equipment appropriately
- Set up workstations before meal prep begins
- Ensure there are always enough clean dishes, glasses and utensils, especially during peak hours
- Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g
- Detergents) and place orders when necessary
- Check washing machines' operation and promptly report any technical/performance issues
- Remove garbage regularly
- Sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Grill Cook
Five Guys
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Regularly cleaned and maintained grilling equipment to ensure peak performance at all times.
- Collaborated with fellow cooks to streamline kitchen processes for increased efficiency.
Deli Clerk
Safeway
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepares batches of food that are cooked to order or kept warm until ordered and sold
- Provide friendly customer service
- Trained as cashier
- Cook & serve food
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2025
GED -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2015
Skills
- Recipe preparation
- Food presentation
- Portioning
- Prep work
- Kitchen sanitation
- Menu planning
- Knife skills
- Customer service
Timeline
Breakfast Cook
Petite Provence
10.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Kona Grill
05.2025 - 10.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2025 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Compass Group USA Oregon Zoo
03.2024 - 12.2024
Cook
Compass Group USA Adidas Corporate Office
10.2022 - 12.2023
Cook
Hopworks Urban Brewery
09.2021 - 07.2022
Grill Cook
Five Guys
11.2020 - 04.2021
Prep Cook
Compass Group
10.2017 - 02.2020
Deli Clerk
Safeway
08.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Portland Community College
GED -
Portland Community College