GERALD MCcOWAN
Bakersfield
Summary
Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing, and stock management skills.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
UTILITY/DISHWASHER
CRACKER BARREL
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by effectively washing, sanitizing, and storing dishes, utensils, and equipment.
- Conserved water usage by efficiently using dishwasher cycles according to manufacturer guidelines and reducing wastage wherever possible.
- Improved communication between kitchen staff by actively listening to instructions and providing assistance when needed.
- Contributed to overall restaurant cleanliness by performing regular deep-cleaning tasks on kitchen surfaces, appliances, and dishwashing stations as required.
FOOD PREPARER/FRY COOK
CHICK FIL A
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with quick and accurate food preparation, ensuring timely service.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation by strictly adhering to food safety guidelines and regulations.
- Delivered exceptional food quality by carefully following standardized recipes and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.
DISHWASHER/LINE COOK/FRY COOK/BUSSER
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
Education
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT - COMMERCIAL MUSIC
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE
BAKERSFIELD CA01-2025
High School Diploma -
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CORRESPODENCE
ATLANTA GA03-2012
Skills
- Fast-paced environment
- Efficient cleaning
- Proper sanitization
- Punctuality
- Energy conservation
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service excellence
- Team collaboration
Timeline
UTILITY/DISHWASHER
CRACKER BARREL
05.2023 - 12.2023
FOOD PREPARER/FRY COOK
CHICK FIL A
08.2020 - 10.2022
DISHWASHER/LINE COOK/FRY COOK/BUSSER
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
09.2016 - 04.2020
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT - COMMERCIAL MUSIC
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CORRESPODENCE
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