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Evan Turner

Nashua,NH

Summary

Culinary professional with extensive experience at Ninety Nine Restaurants, specializing in food preparation and team leadership. Demonstrated success in improving meal quality and effectively addressing guest complaints while adhering to food safety standards. Proficient in inventory management and promoting clear communication among kitchen staff to optimize operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Ninety Nine Restaurants
Nashua, NH
05.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely meal delivery to guests.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper food preparation techniques.
  • Resolved guest complaints regarding food quality and service issues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized working environment.
  • Adhered to food safety standards during storage and preparation.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes, adjusting ingredients and cooking times as necessary.
  • Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to meet quality guidelines.
  • Received and stored food supplies while ensuring freshness through proper labeling.

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Ninety Nine Restaurants
Billerica/Nashua, MA/NH
09.2016 - 10.2021
  • Operated grills, ovens, and kitchen equipment to support meal preparation.
  • Prepared and processed ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing vegetables.
  • Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to utilization.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for kitchen supplies as necessary.
  • Followed recipes to prepare meals according to specifications.
  • Adhered to safety regulations while handling sharp knives and operating dicers.
  • Measured ingredients with precision using measuring cups and spoons.
  • Trained new employees on safe meal preparation techniques.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.

Prep Cook

Cheesecake Factory Inc
Natick, MA
02.2015 - 07.2017
  • Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
  • Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
  • Followed recipes to prepare meals according to guests' specifications.
  • Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
  • Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
  • Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
  • Helped train and develop new talent.
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.

Produce Stocker

Wegmans
Northborough, MA
11.2011 - 06.2015
  • Cleaned work area regularly including the floors, walls, walk-in coolers and freezers, bins, pallets and other equipment used in the production process.
  • Received incoming shipments of produce and checked for quality assurance.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure effective communication between departments regarding product availability.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, providing information on seasonal availability, nutrition values, recipes.
  • Transported merchandise from receiving dock area using hand carts or forklifts if available.
  • Reported any potential issues found during inspections immediately to store manager or supervisor.
  • Replenished items to maintain stock availability.

Education

High School Diploma -

Algonquin Regional High school
Northborough, MA
05-2012

Skills

  • Food preparation and cooking techniques
  • Inventory management and cost control
  • Food safety and recipe execution
  • Communication skills and problem solving
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Cook

Ninety Nine Restaurants
05.2025 - Current

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Ninety Nine Restaurants
09.2016 - 10.2021

Prep Cook

Cheesecake Factory Inc
02.2015 - 07.2017

Produce Stocker

Wegmans
11.2011 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Algonquin Regional High school

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