Devin Essick
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
Hardworking Fast Food Cook offering excellent food preparation and handling skills. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Results-driven Restaurant Manager with expertise in employee training, cost control, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to optimize operations and mentor teams for enhanced performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Gringos Locos
Orlando, FL
2020.10 - 2026.08
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, including staff management and inventory control.
- Trained and mentored new team members on service standards and food safety practices.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards throughout establishment.
- Developed employee schedules to maintain optimal coverage during peak business hours.
- Communicated effectively with guests and staff to foster positive relationships.
- Processed payments, took orders, and coordinated customer requests for food allergies.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, kitchen, restrooms, and workstations throughout shifts.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs through effective management.
Line/prep Cook
Spoleto Restaurant
Orlando, FL
2019.12 - 2020.03
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Created nutritious, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Back of House Trainer
Chipotle
Winter Springs, FL
2018.04 - 2019.12
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Assistant Store Manager
Circle K
Winter Springs, FL
2016.02 - 2018.04
- Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Helped team members deliver polite and positive service to every customer by closely monitoring behaviors and offering constructive guidance.
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team member strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Minimized waste through expense tracking and effective cost control strategies.
- Replenished merchandise, welcomed customers, responded to questions and maintained overall presentation of store.
- Mentored team on effective upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct any issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Processed credit and debit card payments and returned proper change for cash purchases.
- Ensured proper organization of store, responded to customer complaints and answered questions quickly.
- Handled scheduling for two store shifts across 7-day work weeks to ensure proper staffing at all times.
Education
GED -
Home Schooled
Skills
- POS systems operations
- Stock management
- Billing
- Employee training
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- Vegetable preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Staff training
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Gringos Locos
2020.10 - 2026.08
Line/prep Cook
Spoleto Restaurant
2019.12 - 2020.03
Back of House Trainer
Chipotle
2018.04 - 2019.12
Assistant Store Manager
Circle K
2016.02 - 2018.04
GED -
Home Schooled