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Drew Nez

Gallup

Summary

Adept at multitasking and organization, I enhanced kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction at Popeyes by skillfully managing high-volume orders and maintaining stringent cleanliness standards. My expertise in cooking and food preparation, coupled with a strong ability to train and collaborate with team members, significantly reduced food waste, contributing to a cohesive dining experience.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Popeyes
  • 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.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • 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.

Prep Line Cook

Del Taco
  • Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
  • Provided excellent customer service by swiftly addressing any concerns or special requests from guests regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.
  • Consistently met strict deadlines for meal preparation during busy shifts, contributing to timely service delivery.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
  • Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and monitoring expiration dates.

Prep Cook

Popeyes
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed drive-thru and front lobby customer service operations.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
  • Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.

Education

GED -

UNM GALLUP
Gallup, NM

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Frying
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food waste reduction
  • Contamination prevention
  • Portion control
  • Stock management

Certification

Food handlers

Timeline

Prep Cook

Popeyes
06.2024 - Current

Cook

Popeyes

Prep Line Cook

Del Taco

GED -

UNM GALLUP
Drew Nez