Derek Laiwakete
Ramah,NM
Summary
Adept Line Cook with a history at Senior Center & Public Transit, where I excelled in preparing orders with high accuracy, enhancing customer satisfaction significantly. Known for exceptional time management and teamwork, I quickly adapted to new culinary techniques, contributing to a productive and safe kitchen environment. My dedication to food safety and quality control stands out, ensuring top-notch dining experiences.
Work History
Cashier
Pinehill market
08.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Line Cook
Sky Ute Casino
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and collaboration.
- Optimized food presentation, resulting in positive customer feedback and increased social media attention.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Line Cook
Applebee's Restaurant & Grill
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Education
N/A - N/A
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Food safety
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitization
- Cleanliness standards
- Knife skills
- Kitchen sanitation
- Meat cutting
- Server communication
- Food safety standards
- Ingredient preparation
- Workload management
- Grilling techniques
- Line management
- Kitchen operations
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Prepared foods plating
- Food storage
- Portion control
- Crew training
- Portioning
- Line station oversight
- Food rotation
Timeline
Cashier - Pinehill market
08.2024 - Current
Line Cook - Sky Ute Casino
12.2023 - 05.2024
Line Cook - Applebee's Restaurant & Grill
04.2022 - 01.2023
Goal Academy - N/A, N/A
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