Freyondo Bizardie
Prescott Valley,AZ
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Grand Canyon Brewery
Page, AZ
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Line Cook
Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino
Laveen, AZ
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks such as sanitizing countertops and wiping down surfaces after use.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, grills and fryers to ensure safe operation.
- Stocked refrigerators with meats, cheeses and condiments for use in preparing short order meals.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Grill Cook
Four Peaks Brewing Company
Scottdale, AZ
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Set up work stations prior to restaurant opening to improve speed during busy periods.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
Breakfast Cook
Dennys Restaurant
Page , AZ
03.2012 - 02.2015
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Ensured proper storage of food items at appropriate temperatures.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Prepared and cooked breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, omelets, waffles and other items according to recipes.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Organized all ingredients needed for menu items prior to shift start time.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Page , AZ
08.2004 - 12.2006
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Sanitized food storage and preparation areas to comply with food health and safety requirements.
- Stored food properly to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses.
- Prepared sandwiches using assortment of meats, veggies and other ingredients to meet customer specifications.
Pizza Cook
Dam Bar & Grille
Page , AZ
05.2002 - 08.2002
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
- Prepared ingredients such as dough, sauce, and toppings for pizzas.
- Followed specific methods for food preparation and proper portioning.
- Monitored oven temperature to ensure pizza was cooked properly.
- Mixed ingredients for batter or dough.
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
- Kept work area clean by sweeping floors, washing surfaces, and disposing of trash.
- Cut pizzas using rocking pizza cutter tool.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Scottsdale, AZ08-2009
Skills
- Prep work
- Food rotation
- Ingredient inspection
- Portioning
- Food presentation
- Recipe preparation
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen organization
- Following cooking methods
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitization
- Sautéing techniques
- Deep fryer operation
- Grilling techniques
Timeline
Line Cook
Grand Canyon Brewery
02.2024 - 06.2024
Line Cook
Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino
01.2020 - 12.2022
Grill Cook
Four Peaks Brewing Company
02.2015 - 02.2017
Breakfast Cook
Dennys Restaurant
03.2012 - 02.2015
Sandwich Artist
Subway
08.2004 - 12.2006
Pizza Cook
Dam Bar & Grille
05.2002 - 08.2002
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
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