Ernest Adkins
Paterson
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with proven skills in food preparation, kitchen safety, and inventory management. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Applebees
Pennsauken
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items following Applebee's recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and food prep areas.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely meal service during busy shifts.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment, such as grills, fryers, and ovens safely and efficiently.
- Took part in daily prep work to ensure readiness for service during peak hours.
- Communicated effectively with servers to coordinate meal timing and special requests.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Short order cook
The Pub
Pennsauken
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared meals quickly according to menu specifications and customer orders.
- Prepared and cooked food items such as sandwiches, salads, hamburgers, french fries, fried chicken, and other menu items according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy shifts.
- Monitored food inventory levels and communicated needs to management promptly.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure high standards of hygiene and quality.
- Adapted to changing menu items based on seasonal ingredients or customer feedback.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Stocked refrigerators with meats, cheeses and condiments for use in preparing short order meals.
Education
GED -
Candem County Community College
Camden, NJ05-2007
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety practices
- Recipe adherence
- Kitchen safety
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Customer service
Timeline
Cook
Applebees
04.2024 - 02.2025
Short order cook
The Pub
04.2023 - 03.2024
GED -
Candem County Community College