Ethan Hazen
Albuquerque
Summary
Detail-oriented Cook with a strong focus on food safety and sanitation. Proficient in multitasking and maintaining organized workspaces while ensuring high-quality food preparation.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1
Disney
Orlando, FL
10.2024 - 05.2026
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes and improve service efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing food waste effectively.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook 2
Disney
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items in high-volume kitchen environment.
- Ensured food safety standards and cleanliness of workstations consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests.
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through careful portion control practices.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
ALLERGY PREP COOK
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared ingredients and assembled dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies and minimizing waste through efficient preparation methods.
- Collaborated with culinary team to execute menu items during high-volume service periods, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, ensuring all prepared items met university dining standards for taste and presentation.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Supported team to meet strict health and safety standards, resulting in zero violations during tenure.
- Minimized cross-contamination risks by diligently organizing food storage and prep areas.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by paying close attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Butcher/prep Cook
Texas Roadhouse
Frederick /Columbia, MD
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Cut and prepare various meats to meet restaurant specifications.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of meat preparation area.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards during meat handling.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to fulfill daily meat inventory needs efficiently.
- Monitor product quality, freshness, and storage conditions regularly.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Demonstrated versatility by proficiently handling various types of meat including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and fish.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Developed and maintained safe working environment by strictly adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared and cut various meats according to customer specifications and store requirements.
- Operated meat processing equipment to ensure product quality and safety standards.
Associate
Walmart
North Platte, NE/ CLOVIS NM
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Led training sessions for new associates, enhancing onboarding efficiency and team integration.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies, improving stock accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency within the department.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting skill development.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Demonstrated expertise in product features, facilitating informed purchasing decisions for customers.
- Organized stock inventory to ensure efficient product placement and accessibility.
- Monitored shelf life of products, minimizing waste through timely rotation and restocking.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain optimal store presentation and cleanliness standards.
- Trained new staff on stocking procedures and safety protocols for operational efficiency.
- Implemented improved stock management techniques, enhancing workflow efficiency across departments.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Maintained strong communication with supervisors regarding stock levels, upcoming promotions, and potential display changes.
- Assisted customers with special requests, enhancing their shopping experience at the store.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately slicing, weighing, and packaging requested deli products in a timely manner.
- Provided exceptional customer service while handling high-volume periods at the deli counter without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to different store sections as needed, supporting a cohesive stocking team environment across departments.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly locating items and providing product information.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Lincoln College of Technology
Columbia, MD10-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Supply restocking
- Cooking techniques
- Grilling
- Sanitation practices
- Food waste reduction
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergen awareness
- Effective planner
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Meat cutting
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat preparation
- Safe food handling
- Maintaining sharp tools
- Safety practices
- Hand-eye coordination
- Customer service abilities
- Meat cutting precision
- Concentration
- Marinating meats
- Food safety
- Portion sizing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Health code compliance
- Willing to learn
- Shelf stocking
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
- Customer assistance
Timeline
Cook 1
Disney
10.2024 - 05.2026
Cook 2
Disney
08.2023 - 08.2024
ALLERGY PREP COOK
University of Maryland, College Park
08.2022 - 05.2023
Butcher/prep Cook
Texas Roadhouse
04.2022 - 09.2022
Associate
Walmart
07.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Lincoln College of Technology