Line cook
Eric Saunders
Recovery Sports Bar and Grill
Willingboro,NJ
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Recovery Sports Bar and Grill, excelling in food safety and team coordination. Recognized for enhancing kitchen workflow and achieving near-perfect customer satisfaction scores. Skilled in grilling techniques and committed to maintaining high cleanliness standards while training staff to uphold quality control.
Work History
Line Cook
1 Year- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and executed daily menus, focusing on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Trained new line cooks on techniques and recipes to maintain consistency across dishes.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to optimize service efficiency during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for supplies to minimize waste and maintain quality.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced kitchen workflow and reduced preparation time.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food presentation and taste to uphold restaurant standards.
- Led weekly staff meetings to discuss menu changes, performance feedback, and team goals.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Assisted with catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals by managing line cook schedules and delegating tasks effectively during peak service hours.
- Assisted executive chef in menu planning by researching current culinary trends and suggesting unique flavor combinations.
Lead Line Cook
5 Years 5 Months- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and executed daily menus, focusing on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Trained new line cooks on techniques and recipes to maintain consistency across dishes.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to optimize service efficiency during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for supplies to minimize waste and maintain quality.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced kitchen workflow and reduced preparation time.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food presentation and taste to uphold restaurant standards.
- Led weekly staff meetings to discuss menu changes, performance feedback, and team goals.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Assisted with catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals by managing line cook schedules and delegating tasks effectively during peak service hours.
- Assisted executive chef in menu planning by researching current culinary trends and suggesting unique flavor combinations.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Highly motivated
Cleaning and organization
Customer service
Reliable and trustworthy
Active listener
Food preparation
Problem-solving
Food safety knowledge
Team coordination
Food safety
Cleanliness standards
Kitchen sanitization
Kitchen station setup
Kitchen sanitation
Following cooking methods
Deep fryer operation
Kitchen organization
Quality control
Kitchen operations
Line management
Grilling techniques
Workload management
Ingredient preparation
Food safety standards
Server communication
Meat cutting
Frying techniques
Food presentation
Food allergen safety
Inventory management
Food plating
Prepared foods plating
Food storage
Portion control
Crew training
Menu item memorization
Portioning
Back of house operations
Allergen awareness
Line station oversight
Certification
Safe serve
Timeline
Line Cook
Recovery Sports Bar and Grill
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Line Cook
Blue Claw Seafood & Crab Eatery
01.2018 - 06.2023Read More
Burlington Township Highschool
High School Diploma
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