Dustin Thomas
SHAFTER,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Punctual pantry cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Dedicated Cook with fine-tuned skills in grilling, sautéing and ingredient preparation. Valued employee known for staying calm in high-pressure environments. Highly experienced working medium sized kitchens.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pantry Cook
Seven Oaks Country Club
Bakersfield, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Line Cook
Radio Sandwitch
Bakersfield, CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Demonstrated excellent knife skills for precise ingredient preparation.
- Upheld proper food storage practices to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff for seamless guest experiences.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Food presentation
- Portion Control
- Food Preparation
- Food Storage
- Sanitation Practices
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Workflow Optimization
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Manager level sanitation certificate
- Certified Alcohol certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pantry Cook
Seven Oaks Country Club
06.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Radio Sandwitch
02.2023 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Culinary
Bakersfield College
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