- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Drawing and Painting
- Creative Writing
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Cooking
- Baking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
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- Digital Art and Animation
Devin Spencer
Line Cook
Mankato,Minnesota
Summary
Dynamic line chef with extensive experience at Red Lobster, excelling in food safety and culinary techniques. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous food presentation and effective teamwork. Recognized for training new staff and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment, ensuring high-quality dishes and adherence to health regulations. I'm looking for a new and fun experience in the kitchen, willing to learn new skills, and cook new recipes
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Chef
Red Lobster
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient assembly for menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Learned proper food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to facilitate efficient kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Supported chefs by executing basic cooking tasks under supervision.
- Familiarized with kitchen tools and equipment to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and special dietary requests from customers.
- Ensured consistent high-quality dishes by adhering to standardized recipes and strict quality control measures.
- Demonstrated versatility by efficiently working across various stations within the kitchen as needed.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment by following strict food handling guidelines and regular cleaning schedules.
- Expedited customer orders with prompt and accurate plate assembly, ensuring top-notch presentation standards.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Assisted in training new line chefs, sharing best practices for efficient food preparation and service consistency.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere through enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic, leading to increased team morale.
- Established positive working relationships with colleagues through effective communication and teamwork strategies.
- Upheld high customer service standards by addressing guest feedback and swiftly resolving any concerns or complaints.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to provide head chef with proper ingredients for dishes.
- Contributed to increased guest satisfaction by consistently preparing dishes that met or exceeded expectations in taste and presentation.
- Assisted head chef in preparing and serving food.
- Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
- Followed recipes and food presentation standards at [Business Name].
- Complied with sanitation and nutrition regulations and safety standards.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Education
Psychology
South Central College (SCC)
Mankato, MN12-2024
High School Diploma -
Mankato West High School
Mankato, MN06-2023
Skills
- Food safety, making sure nothing is sent raw or undercooked that could risk causing illness and contamination
- Cooking techniques including frying, grilling, and sauteing
- Ingredient knowledge and how they should be stored, cooked, and served
- Sanitation practices including scrubbing, wiping things down, and using the right soaps and chemicals for effective and clean surfaces
- Food presentation including making food look stunning and plating things correctly
- Sauce making
- Portion control to make sure not to use more or less ingredient than needed
- Temperature control using thermometers to make sure food is cooked safely and perfectly for customers
- Allergy awareness and take heavy precaution to avoid causing harm to said customer
- Sauteing techniques include pastas, crab, and boils Mixing sauces and noodles together to express the flavors in the dish
- Recipe execution by closely following the recipe and plating it how its shown
- Food handling procedures
- Basic cooking procedure knowledge
- Food preparation skills
- Measuring and portioning sauces and dishes to fit recipes correctly
- Kitchen assistance by helping those around the kitchen who require help
- Teamwork with fellow coworkers and chefs to coordinate cook times
- Problem-solving when it comes to being down food and working ways to get the problem sorted
- Time management and getting food out in a timely manner
- Attention to detail to make sure plates look good
- Multitasking multiple tickets and working on getting them out
- Customer satisfaction
- Organizational skills, making sure the kitchen counters are look clean and tidy to prevent disorganization and messes
- Team collaboration and leadership to help strive my fellow coworkers to succeed
- Active listening to feedback and criticisms to ensure better quality next time
- Effective communication with staff
- Adaptability and flexibility with scheduling and working different stations in the kitchen
- Kitchen safety involving equipment, tools, and food handling
- Prioritization and organization
- Nutritional knowledge
- Professionalism in the kitchen, line, and dining room
- Training staff with equipment, cooking practices, and proper plating and execution
- Kitchen equipment operation
Certification
- Certified Food Handler, Red Lobster - 2022-2025
- Certified Food Safety, Red Lobster - 2022-2025
- Driver's License - 2021 - 2025
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
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Line Chef
Red Lobster
07.2021 - Current
Psychology
South Central College (SCC)
High School Diploma -
Mankato West High School
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