Hunter Wallace
El Mirage,AZ
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record at Buffalo Wild Wings, excelling in food preparation and sanitation. A motivated team player, I enhanced kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective multitasking and strong communication skills. Committed to maintaining high hygiene standards while reducing food waste and ensuring compliance with health codes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Buffalo Wild Wings
Surprise, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained organized workspace, adhering to hygiene standards for food safety.
- Contributed to positive culture through teamwork and open communication.
- Increased kitchen productivity by assisting at multiple stations during busy shifts.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment per health code standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and quality.
- Kept supplies stocked by assessing inventory and reporting low items.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food prep processes and best practices.
- Monitored food temperatures and discarded improperly stored items.
Kitchen Staff Member
Culver’s
Surprise, AZ
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained clean, organized workspace to ensure food safety.
- Sanitized dishes and utensils while keeping adequate supplies ready.
- Contributed positively to workplace culture through teamwork and communication.
- Followed sanitation procedures to meet food safety standards.
- Increased kitchen productivity by assisting at multiple stations during busy shifts.
- Made food per standard recipes while accommodating customer requests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and quality.
- Kept inventory stocked by assessing levels and reporting low items.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food prep processes.
- Collaborated with team for seamless coordination during peak hours.
- Prevented spoilage by monitoring dates and following storage procedures.
- Upholding cleanliness standards per health department guidelines throughout the kitchen.
- Restocked supplies during downtime for anticipated busy periods.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures and equipment usage in a supportive manner.
Host
Native Grill & Wings
Surprise, AZ
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Education
Arizona Public Service ExperienceResidential Customer Service Specialist - undefined
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School
Surprise, AZ05.2025
Occupational Associates Degree - Medical Billing and Coding
The Bryman School
Phoenix, Arizona11.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Trevor G. Browne
Phoenix, Arizona05.2004
Skills
- Motivated team player
- Multitasking
- Good communication skills
- Active listening skills
- Food preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling
- Safe food storage
- Allergy awareness
- Ingredient knowledge
- Knife handling skills
- Dish garnishing
- Supply restocking
- Ingredient preparation
- Health code compliance
- Grilling and frying
- Sanitation and safety
- Positive attitude
- Team collaboration
- Dishwashing
- Chopping vegetables
- Kitchen operations
- Stock rotation
- Cooking
- Trash removal and recycling
Certification
Arizona Technical Skills Standards for Culinary Arts
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2025 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Culver’s
01.2024 - 04.2025
Host
Native Grill & Wings
10.2023 - 12.2023
Arizona Public Service ExperienceResidential Customer Service Specialist - undefined
Occupational Associates Degree - Medical Billing and Coding
The Bryman School
High School Diploma - undefined
Trevor G. Browne
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School