Adept at maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, I excelled in fast-paced environments at Codys Roadhouse and other establishments, ensuring top-notch food safety and quality. Skilled in cooking and time management, I boosted customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and effective multitasking, showcasing my ability to train new hires and manage kitchen operations efficiently.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Codys Roadhouse
11.2024 - Current
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook
Sassys Diner
04.2023 - 11.2024
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
CNC Machine Operator
McHones Steel
09.2014 - 02.2023
Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
Cook
Snug Harbour
07.2012 - 05.2014
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook
Barrel House
03.2009 - 06.2012
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
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.
Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Cook
Sports Cafe
08.2006 - 02.2009
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Cook
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
06.2002 - 09.2006
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
Associate Degree In Welding And Fabrication - Welding
Triangle Tech
DuBois, PA
08.2012
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Knife skills
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Surface cleaning
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Food plating and presentation
Grilling expertise
New hire training
Menu planning
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Health and safety compliance
Staff training
Focused and disciplined
Cutting and slicing techniques
Strong butchery skills
Dish preparation
Timeline
Cook
Codys Roadhouse
11.2024 - Current
Cook
Sassys Diner
04.2023 - 11.2024
CNC Machine Operator
McHones Steel
09.2014 - 02.2023
Cook
Snug Harbour
07.2012 - 05.2014
Cook
Barrel House
03.2009 - 06.2012
Cook
Sports Cafe
08.2006 - 02.2009
Cook
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
06.2002 - 09.2006
Associate Degree In Welding And Fabrication - Welding