Ethan Koper
Monessen,PA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Belle Tavern, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and reduce food waste through effective portion control. Skilled in multitasking and sanitation, consistently delivering high-quality meals under pressure while training new staff to uphold standards.
Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
Rosedale Tech
11.2025 - Current
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
Cook
The Belle Tavern
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Cashier
Gaint Eagle
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all transactions.
- Contributed to significant decrease in queue times by streamlining checkout process.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
- Enhanced shopping experience, provided product information and location assistance.
- Improved efficiency, organized checkout area for optimal workflow.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Cook
Sonny's Grill
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monessen High School
Monessen, PASkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food handling
- Time management
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- New hire training
- Food preparation
- Food plating
- Troubleshooting skills
- Frying
- Culinary creativity
- Ingredients measuring
- Grilling
- Staff training
- Dish preparation
- Sauteing
Timeline
Student
Rosedale Tech
11.2025 - Current
Cook
The Belle Tavern
05.2025 - Current
Cashier
Gaint Eagle
08.2024 - 01.2025
Cook
Sonny's Grill
03.2021 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Monessen High School