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David Mulkey

Blacksburg,VA

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. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Prep/ Line Cook/ Kitchen Manager

Blacksburg Wine Lab
03.2023 - 04.2025
  • Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
  • Showcased creativity in garnishing dishes, enhancing their visual appeal and attracting more customers to try them out.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.

Line Cook

Zeppoli’s
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Line/ Prep Cook

PK’s Bar and Grill
09.2021 - 08.2022


  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.

Line Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
12-2025

Advanced Diploma - undefined

Prince George High School
Prince George, VA
06.2019

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Plating techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation practices
  • Menu planning
  • Special diet accommodations
  • Willingness to learn

Certification

  • ServSafe Alcohol Manager Certification Certified in 2022
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Certified in 2022

Timeline

Line Prep/ Line Cook/ Kitchen Manager

Blacksburg Wine Lab
03.2023 - 04.2025

Line Cook

Zeppoli’s
09.2022 - 04.2023

Line/ Prep Cook

PK’s Bar and Grill
09.2021 - 08.2022

Line Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2021 - 09.2021

Advanced Diploma - undefined

Prince George High School

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Virginia Western Community College

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