Christopher Stowers
Las Vegas ,Nevada
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Line Cook
Darla's Southern Cajun Bistro
Las Vegas, NV
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Line Cook Supervisor
Spanish Trail Country Club
Las Vegas, NV
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
- Set up work stations and prepped Type food for dishes to increase productivity during busy mealtimes.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for business.
Education
Culinary Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pasadena
Pasadena, CA12.2003
Skills
Creative Sauces & Sauteed Meat
Timeline
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Darla's Southern Cajun Bistro
03.2022 - 10.2022
Line Cook Supervisor
Spanish Trail Country Club
11.2017 - 01.2021
Culinary Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pasadena