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Dylan Meister

Dylan Meister

Summerfield,FL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Glenview Country Club, excelling in high-quality meal preparation and innovative menu planning. Proven knife skills and strong attention to sanitation practices led to reduced food waste and enhanced customer satisfaction. Adept at training new staff and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Work History

Cook

Glenview Country Club
  • Prepared high-quality meals using fresh ingredients in fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and sanitation standards.
  • Assisted in menu planning, contributing innovative ideas for seasonal dishes.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
  • Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste through efficient stock management.
  • Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
  • 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.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.

Cook

Mallory Hills Country Club
  • Developed positive relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
  • Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.

Dishwasher

Redsauce
  • Operated dishwashing machines to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchenware.
  • Sorted and organized dishes, utensils, and glassware for efficient workflow.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area to comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted kitchen staff by providing clean equipment promptly during peak hours.
  • Performed routine maintenance on dishwashing equipment to optimize performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline cleaning processes and improve efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and communicated needs to management.
  • Trained new staff on proper dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.

Dishwasher

Chophouse
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
  • Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
  • Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  • Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
  • Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
  • Exceeded health code standards with diligent attention to detail when cleaning all surfaces within the dishwashing area.
  • Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lake Weir High School
Ocala, FL
06.2010

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Knife skills
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food plating
  • New hire training
  • Food pairing
  • Fine dining

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Cook

Glenview Country Club

Cook

Mallory Hills Country Club

Dishwasher

Redsauce

Dishwasher

Chophouse

High School Diploma -

Lake Weir High School