- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Crafting homemade fruit jams, butters and more using specialized equipment and proper canning/jarring techniques
- Hiking
- Music
- Painting
- Card games
- Dungeons and Dragons
- Road Trips
Emma Bowman
Columbus
Summary
Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Line Cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
BOH Team Member
Noodles and Company
01.2025 - Current
- As a BOH team member for Noodles and Company, I am responsible for preparing and sauteing various pasta entrees for dine in and take out orders
- Performed shift side work as necessary to maintain kitchen output during peak service times.
- Unloaded and stocked kitchen supplies.
- Prepared food and drinks while following safe food handling procedures.
- Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.
Line Cook
Goodale station
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Deli Team Member
Giant eagle market district
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Sliced,packaged and weighed out various deli meats, cheeses and salads for costumers.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Kept slicers, counter and prep tables cleaned and sanitized.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Picker/Packer
Boar's Head
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
Dishwasher/Dietary Aide
StoryPoint
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots used often by kitchen staff.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes, glasses and utensils prior to washing.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Associate
Donatos Pizza
09.2018 - 12.2018
- I made pizza, subs, wings and salads along with other appetizers and did essential cleaning duties
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or under-cooking.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whetstone Highschool
Columbus, OH08-2018
Skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Food storage
- Cold food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Salad preparation
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Kitchen station setup
- Attention to detail
- Following cooking methods
- Ingredients measuring
- Food allergen safety
- Prep work
- Food safety standards
- Cleaning procedures
Interests
Timeline
BOH Team Member
Noodles and Company
01.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Goodale station
06.2021 - 11.2024
Deli Team Member
Giant eagle market district
11.2020 - 05.2021
Picker/Packer
Boar's Head
06.2020 - 11.2020
Dishwasher/Dietary Aide
StoryPoint
03.2019 - 06.2020
Associate
Donatos Pizza
09.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Whetstone Highschool
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