Harley Merrill
Morgantown
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Mama K's Kitchen, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven track record in enhancing menu offerings through innovative recipe development and optimizing kitchen workflows. Strong team collaborator with exceptional knife skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality dishes and exceptional customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Mama K's Kitchen
Star City, WV
02.2022 - 02.2026
- Prepared and presented diverse menu items, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Supervised kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and efficient workflow.
- Developed new recipes in alignment with seasonal ingredients to enhance menu offerings.
- Trained junior chefs on food safety standards and culinary techniques for skill enhancement.
- Implemented kitchen protocols that improved service speed during peak hours.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Grill Cook
Texas Roadhouse
Morgantown, WV
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared and grilled a variety of meats, ensuring quality and flavor consistency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill station, adhering to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely meal preparation and service efficiency.
- Trained new cooks on grilling techniques and safe equipment operation.
- Implemented grilling best practices that improved cooking times and reduced waste.
Cook
Mario's FishBowl
Star City, WV
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes and reduce wait times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, adhering to safety and sanitation regulations.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient cooking methods that improved dish consistency and presentation quality.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Composition
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Inventory management
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Chef
Mama K's Kitchen
02.2022 - 02.2026
Cook
Mario's FishBowl
09.2021 - 02.2022
Grill Cook
Texas Roadhouse
02.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - English Composition
West Virginia University