David Winchester
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Red Robin
Tigard, OR
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Line Cook
George's Corner Tavern
Portland, Oregon
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
Lead Dishwasher
Papa Haydn
Portland, Oregon
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Managed the dishwashing staff, assigning tasks and overseeing quality control.
- Monitored dishwashing machines for proper operation and maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Conducted regular inventory of cleaning supplies and reported any shortages to management.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Office Information Systems
PCC Cascade
Portland, OR06-1997
GED -
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA04-1990
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Network Systems
Texas State Technical College
Abilene, TXSkills
- Server Communication
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Portioning
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Food rotation
- Ingredient inspection
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food presentation
- Ingredient Stocking
- Food Preparation
- Effective prioritization
- Food Safety Standards
- Dish preparation
- Workload Management
- Food Storage Procedures
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
- Oregon Food Handler's Certificate
- OLCC Service Permit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Red Robin
11.2024 - Current
Line Cook
George's Corner Tavern
06.2023 - 10.2024
Lead Dishwasher
Papa Haydn
05.2019 - 06.2024
Graduate Certificate - Office Information Systems
PCC Cascade
GED -
Big Bend Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Network Systems
Texas State Technical College
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