Gavin Steiner
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Blackberry Mountain, excelling in quality control and team coordination. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous food preparation and effective problem-solving. Skilled in grilling techniques and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring a seamless kitchen operation during peak periods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Blackberry Mountain
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared and executed menu items with precision, maintaining high culinary standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of fresh ingredients.
- Experience with cooking various meats and vegetables over wood and charcoal fire.
- Worked through all of the stations and became line lead.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and dietary restrictions.
Line Cook
Eagle Pointe Golf Club and Recreation
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed safety and sanitation protocols to uphold health standards.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties by collaborating with front-of-house staff and adjusting to specific client requests.
Kitchen Leader
Chick-fil-A
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members in food preparation and safety protocols.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food products to maintain high standards of taste and presentation.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, enhancing overall dining experience and loyalty.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, North Carolina, NCHigh School Diploma -
Steiner Household (Homeschooled)
Wilmington, NC05-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Knife skills
- Quality control
- Line management
- Grilling techniques
- Workload management
- Meat cutting
- Food storage procedures
- Stock rotation
Timeline
Line Cook
Blackberry Mountain
03.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Eagle Pointe Golf Club and Recreation
04.2023 - 03.2024
Kitchen Leader
Chick-fil-A
07.2021 - 04.2023
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Cape Fear Community College
High School Diploma -
Steiner Household (Homeschooled)