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George Savage

Spanaway,WA

Summary

I have worked in kitchens all of my life...I have great work history and lots of versatile experience...I also have many more references in restaurants ,,fine foods..etc...You will definitely like me...

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

The Penalty Box
Lakewood, WA
09.2024 - 09.2025

Cooked all menu items,,,including prep..

  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to promote efficiency
  • Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to minimize risks and maintain compliance
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, demonstrating proficiency in using grills and fryers
  • Adapted quickly to changing orders and kitchen demands while maintaining quality standards
  • Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages to management
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business. Bake ,Broil, Fry,Saute,Flat top grill, prep,open,close,etc...everything basically..

Line Cook

Vinefera Wine Bar
Auburn, WA
02.2023 - 10.2023

I was offered the line cook spot...But for the same pay I did maintenance,,prep cooking,,,Dishes,,closing etc...It was a nice change to be off the line,,after cooking for so long..But unfortunately they closed due to financial problems....

Line Cook

The Brickyard
Federal Way, WA
09.2021 - 02.2023

Standard Line cook job at a one man kitchen....I worked nights most of the time.....Cook everything, prep, clean and organize ,,help with inventory,,wash dishes,, and closing....

Line Cook

Captain Jacks
Sumner, WA
07.2019 - 08.2021

Another one man kitchen....Get there at 3 p.m. Prep ,,cook everything on the menu...Standard barfare..clean ...do food ordering,,Clean and close...Very busy place...We would have 2 people there during seahawks games..but thats it..To be honest..I can do the work of two people most of the time....Not a bad place to work...Live music, karaoke,,,bingo etc...

Line Cook

Schaefers Bar and Grill
Sumner, WA
09.2018 - 09.2019

Worked nights,,,4 to close...It was sort of a nightclub. Steaks, seafood, pasta, street tacos. nachos..burgers, club sandwiches, salads,,I cooked everything, did prep...cleaned ..food ordering, and closed every night...But then they closed because they were purchased by a new owner and then covid happened...

Line Cook

Log Cabin Tavern
Lake Tapps Wa
09.2017 - 09.2018

I was a closer there...Two cooks on the weekends until 9 or 10,,Then I would work by myself tues, wed ,and thursday..More of the standard cook stuff..cook,clean, prep, organize..and close...Another busy bar...

Line Cook

Waynes Inn Bar and Grill
Puyallup, WA
07.2015 - 08.2017

Line cook job...Cooked alone...worked nights...prep,... cook.. ...run the food to the customers there,,,Bring them silverware,,extra sauces.. bus tables.. etc...clean the kitchen and close...Full time,,,

Lead Line Cook

Plamor Bar and Grill
Covington, WA
06.2013 - 05.2015

I worked days and nights there..Very busy place..Fun place,,..And at the plamor,,you take the food orders,,cook the food,,then take the food out,,bus tables..with help from the bartenders when it is busy...I would do my own prep cook everything,,Prime Rib,,steaks burgers nachos,,,taco night,,,clean and close...I like taverns because of the tips.. But .I left there because the manager was very grumpy..After a year or two of constant problems..I just went and found a new job..

Line Cook

The Pacific Rim Restaurant
Tulalip Wa
08.2010 - 10.2011

It was a restaurant and lounge in a hotel..I worked days and nights....All homemade food...Even the mozzarella sticks...Themed events..live music ..Talent contests..Wrestling shows...It was fun...But the hotel was purchased buy the Tulalip Casino and closed...It was a bummer.I liked it there....I did most of my prep and all the cooking and cleaning..But had a dishwasher,,,

Line Cook

Roadhouse Bar and Grill
Stanwood, WA
01.2009 - 01.2010

Did everything there,,Prep, cooked everything,,cleaned, ordered food...Very busy on steak night and taco tuesday,,,, It was more of the same duties from a lot of taverns I have worked at...

Line Cook

Buzz Inn Steakhouse
Arlington
01.2008 - 01.2009

I worked the broiler there

Line Cook

Timberline Cafe
Pilchuck
01.2007 - 02.2008

I did everything there.. Country Family Restaurant

Kitchen Lead Cook

BC Macs
Lake Stevens
01.2007 - 01.2008

Cooked and cleaned and washed my dishes except on the weekends

Line Cook

Buzz Inn Steakhouse
Everett, WA
12.2006 - 01.2007

Cooked everything there...Breakfast,Lunch and dinner....Open,Close,,prep,clean,,stock,,,Busy Place...The customers actually order food at the counter.....

Line Cook

Ten Mercer
Seattle, WA
09.2004 - 11.2006

Nice Place...More of a higher end kind of a place. I worked the pantry section there...Specialty salads, sushi, deserts., appetizers...prep...Although I could work the whole line,!.But It was a three man line there....

Line Cook

E.R. Rogers Restaurant
Stillicum Wa
08.2003 - 09.2004

I worked the broiler there...Steaks Halibut and Salmon...etc...But I could cook everything there...Saute, Pantry ...Fryers,.....It had a 3 to 4 man line...Another more high end place....Right on the waterfront in an old victorian house converted to a 2 story restaurant ..Then I moved to Seatllle and went to Ten Mercer..

Education

High School Diploma -

S0uth Whidbey..Northwest School of The Arts..Classic Helicop

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Professional attitude
  • Customer service
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Active listener
  • Food preparation
  • Problem-solving
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Team coordination
  • Food safety

Timeline

Line Cook

The Penalty Box
09.2024 - 09.2025

Line Cook

Vinefera Wine Bar
02.2023 - 10.2023

Line Cook

The Brickyard
09.2021 - 02.2023

Line Cook

Captain Jacks
07.2019 - 08.2021

Line Cook

Schaefers Bar and Grill
09.2018 - 09.2019

Line Cook

Log Cabin Tavern
09.2017 - 09.2018

Line Cook

Waynes Inn Bar and Grill
07.2015 - 08.2017

Lead Line Cook

Plamor Bar and Grill
06.2013 - 05.2015

Line Cook

The Pacific Rim Restaurant
08.2010 - 10.2011

Line Cook

Roadhouse Bar and Grill
01.2009 - 01.2010

Line Cook

Buzz Inn Steakhouse
01.2008 - 01.2009

Line Cook

Timberline Cafe
01.2007 - 02.2008

Kitchen Lead Cook

BC Macs
01.2007 - 01.2008

Line Cook

Buzz Inn Steakhouse
12.2006 - 01.2007

Line Cook

Ten Mercer
09.2004 - 11.2006

Line Cook

E.R. Rogers Restaurant
08.2003 - 09.2004

High School Diploma -

S0uth Whidbey..Northwest School of The Arts..Classic Helicop