Garrett Pagel
Shorewood,IL
Summary
Diligent young and learning cook possessing cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity for order fulfulliment. Dedicated team player with a positive attitude and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Line/Prep Cook
Station One Smokehouse
11.2023 - Current
- Efficiently ran daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen at a renowned downtown Plainfield barbecue restaurant. Both setting up and preparing cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize food productivity and freshness.
- Demonstrated expertise in maintaining consistent quality and presentation across large orders, including overseeing the execution of complex recipes and coordinating with team members to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery.
- Expertly handled and executed catering orders for up to 500 guests including weddings, graduation parties, and many large lines, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation of all dishes.
- Maintained stringent food safety and sanitation practices in a high-demand open to the public kitchen environment, adhering to health regulations and best practices to ensure the safe preparation of food for walk up and large-scale orders.
7th-8th Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Troy Community Consolidated School District
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Communicated clearly and effectively through multiple media channels with students and coworkers
- Modeled collaboration, communication and problem solving to help students overcome challenges
- Actively created lesson plans for 200+ students to maximize their physical health and education
- Adapting quickly to changing circumstances with students' physical needs.
BusBoy/Dishwasher/Runner
Matty's Grill, Pancake House
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Guaranteed proper preparation of fried menu items to avoid over-seasoning, overcooking or under-cooking issues.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Public Relations
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2021
Skills
- Cleanliness and accommodation
- Positive and professional
- Kitchen Organization
- Ingredient Preparation
- Line Management
- Kitchen Operations
Additional Information
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Head Line/Prep Cook
Station One Smokehouse
11.2023 - Current
7th-8th Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Troy Community Consolidated School District
08.2021 - 11.2023
BusBoy/Dishwasher/Runner
Matty's Grill, Pancake House
05.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science - Public Relations
Illinois State University
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