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Elijah Blanton

Columbus,OH

Summary

Determined Commis Chef promoting flexibility, passion and versatility. Calm under pressure and skilled working as part of busy team and eager to learn everything in the kitchen. Over 5 years of experience in fast-paced restaurant environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef Apprentice

Trattoria Roma
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.


  • Observed preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.


  • Cook from scratch to order various Italian based dishes in a fast-paced environment


  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.


  • Ingredient preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.


  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.


  • Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.



Line Cook

Lexi's on Third
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during short and high intensity peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.


  • Careful and correct usage of deli-slicer to cut various different meats, cheeses, and vegetables.


  • Operated numerous stations with duties including: plating and finishing sandwiches, gyros, and burgers. Cooking meat, bread, and vegetables on a flat top, frying fish, chicken, and other frozen products, and building salads.


  • Trained numerous staff members on cleanliness, food preparation, and food production during peak service hours.


  • Maintain cleanliness at all times according to ServSafe standards.


  • Operating dishwashing machine during during peak hours to maximize tables turned.

Lead Line Cook

The O on Lane Woodfired Pizza
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Lead line cook during development and opening of new restaurant.


  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying and grilling purposes.


  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.


  • Prepared various ingredients for multiple menu items according to head chef's recipes.


  • Daily preparation of marinara, salsa, and pizza dough from scratch.


  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.


  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

BOH Line Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings on Lane and High
08.2021 - 02.2022


  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.


  • Maintained ticket times less than 5 minutes on average for every station.


  • Fried wings and various appetizers, made salads, chicken wraps, and burgers according to company standards.


  • Produced extremely high volume orders in short amounts of time.


  • Operated various stations during peak hours and shifts, including during Ohio State game days.


  • Closed restaurant with efficiency and cleanliness.


  • Cleaned, filtered, and boiled out fryers according to company standards.


  • Trained numerous employees on correct operation of every station, and in closing duties and maintaining proper cleanliness standards.

Certified Trainer and Crew Member

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.


  • Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises.


  • Performed regular opening and closing shifts.
  • Maintained restaurant cleanliness according to company standards.


  • Trained in all stations of restaurant, including: cashier, drive-through, expo, grilling bread, bird specialist, and janitorial services.


  • Produced high-volume foods in short periods of time during peak restaurant hours.

Education

Associate's Degree - Restaurant And Hospitality Management

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
05-2025

Skills

  • Waste reduction & Food cost control

  • Temperature control

  • Cooking techniques

  • Menu planning

  • Food preparation

  • Food plating

  • Knife skills

  • Recipe development

  • Baking techniques

  • Ingredient selection

  • Sanitation practices

Certification

  • ServSafeCertified: 2022 - 2027

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Chef Apprentice

Trattoria Roma
10.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Lexi's on Third
06.2022 - 01.2025

Lead Line Cook

The O on Lane Woodfired Pizza
02.2022 - 06.2022

BOH Line Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings on Lane and High
08.2021 - 02.2022

Certified Trainer and Crew Member

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
06.2019 - 08.2020

Associate's Degree - Restaurant And Hospitality Management

Columbus State Community College

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