Elijah Manning
Austin,TX
Summary
Driven culinary professional with experience at Darden , excelling in food safety and team coordination. Demonstrated expertise in ingredient preparation and kitchen operations, achieving high customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and quality control. Proven ability to manage peak period workloads efficiently, ensuring optimal food presentation and sanitation standards. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Darden Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
04.2021 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- 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.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Server
Darden Restaurant Group
04.2021 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Austin, TX05.2023
Skills
- Food Safety
- Line Management
- Ingredient inspection
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Operations
- Server Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Workload Management
- Team Coordination
- Quality Control
Timeline
Line Cook
Darden Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
04.2021 - Current
Server
Darden Restaurant Group
04.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
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