David Mulkey
Blacksburg Wine Lab
Blacksburg,VA
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
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.
Work History
Line Prep/ Line Cook/ Kitchen Manager
2 Years 1 Month- 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
7 Months- 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
11 Months- 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
8 Months- 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
Advanced Diploma
GPA: 4.21/4.0 (Weighted)
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 - 04.2025Read More
Line Cook
Zeppoli’s
09.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Line/ Prep Cook
PK’s Bar and Grill
09.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Prince George High School
Advanced Diploma
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Virginia Western Community College
Associate of Arts from Culinary
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