Emily Mathis
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Dynamic kitchen worker with proven expertise at Lost Pizza Co., excelling in food safety and preparation. Enhanced kitchen efficiency through streamlined processes and effective multitasking. Demonstrated strong stress tolerance while expediting orders during peak hours, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Passionate about animal welfare through volunteer work at Texarkana Animal League.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Worker
Lost Pizza Co.
Texarkana, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated versatility in culinary skills, assisting in various stations such as grill, fryer, or sauté as needed.
- Complied with all federal, state, and local regulations governing safe food handling practices within the kitchen environment.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Expedited orders efficiently during high volume shifts, ensuring prompt delivery of dishes without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff members, ensuring they were familiar with equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and optimizing workspace organization.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Texarkana Animal League
Texarkana, TX
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the successful adoption of animals by maintaining clean and inviting living spaces for potential adopters to visit.
- Monitored health of animals, reporting any issues to shelter staff for resolution.
- Enhanced animal welfare by providing daily care and companionship to shelter animals.
Education
Behavioral Science - Psychology
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TXSkills
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Sanitation practices
- Stress tolerance
- Order accuracy
- Knife handling skills
- Hygiene maintenance
Timeline
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Texarkana Animal League
09.2024 - 12.2024
Kitchen Worker
Lost Pizza Co.
01.2023 - Current
Behavioral Science - Psychology
Texarkana College