Gavin Lamkin
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Full time student seeking 20-25 hours weekly, primarily on weekends. Hardworking, willing to learn, and not afraid of dirty work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Followed all food safety regulations including temperature monitoring and labeling of prepared foods
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage and rotation of ingredients to minimize waste
- Maintained a clean and organized work station, following sanitation guidelines at all times
- Assisted in training new line cooks on cooking techniques, recipe execution, and safety procedures
- Worked efficiently under pressure during busy service periods to meet customer demands without compromising quality.
Shift Lead
Nashville Pizza Group
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
Line Cook
Jason's Deli
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Education
Associate's degree -
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN05.2024
Skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Portioning
- Food Safety
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food rotation
- Line Management
- Server Communication
- Kitchen Operations
- Food presentation
- Knife Skills
- Time Management
- Food safety knowledge
Timeline
Line Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
09.2023 - 10.2024
Shift Lead
Nashville Pizza Group
01.2021 - 08.2022
Line Cook
Jason's Deli
08.2020 - 11.2020
Associate's degree -
Cumberland University
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