David Harrington
Orlando,FL
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders.
Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas. Qualified and hardworking with strong knowledge of food safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
Cook/Kitchen Manager
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
Jacksonville, FL
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Cook Shift Leader
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
Jacksonville, FL
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Cook
Driftwood BBQ
Jacksonville, FL
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
Business
Bartram Trail High School
Saint Johns, FLSkills
- Collaborative Relationships
- New Recipe Creation
- Timely Food Delivery
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Cooking and Baking
- Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
- Mixing Dishes
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Dish Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Proper Food Storage
- Kitchen Sanitization
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
03.2022 - Current
Cook/Kitchen Manager
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
06.2020 - 04.2022
Cook Shift Leader
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
09.2016 - 03.2020
Cook
Driftwood BBQ
04.2016 - 08.2018
Business
Bartram Trail High School
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