Harold Young
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Culinary professional prepared for high-pressure kitchen environments with focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Adept at collaborating with team members to streamline kitchen operations and ensure timely service. Known for flexibility and reliability, with strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Fin & Feathers Restaurants
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Janitorial Supervisor
First Choice Commercial Janitorial
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and costs.
- Trained staff on safe operation of cleaning equipment, tools, devices and chemical and cleaning agents to efficiently perform duties and reduce harm to floors, fixtures, staff and environment.
- Prepared and presented reports of hours worked, staff assignments, and tasks and duties performed to properly allocate department expenses and maintain budget.
- Improved cleanliness and organization of facilities by implementing effective janitorial procedures and protocols.
- Increased client satisfaction through diligent attention to detail in maintaining clean, sanitary environments across various facilities.
- Conducted quality control inspections regularly to ensure that all areas met or exceeded established cleanliness standards.
- Reduced the number of workplace accidents by ensuring all team members adhered to safety guidelines at all times.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Education
GED -
Florida Department Of Education
04-2015
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Good organizational skills
- Detailed Oriented and multi-tasker
Timeline
Line Cook
Fin & Feathers Restaurants
10.2022 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
02.2020 - 09.2022
Janitorial Supervisor
First Choice Commercial Janitorial
10.2018 - 01.2020
GED -
Florida Department Of Education
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