Jacob Goulding
Mason,MI
Summary
Skilled Back of House Cook with a proven track record at Klavons, adept in food safety and kitchen sanitation, showcasing exceptional vendor liaison abilities. Elevated kitchen efficiency and food quality through meticulous supply management and grilling techniques. Achieved high customer satisfaction by prioritizing allergy awareness and food spoilage prevention, contributing significantly to the restaurant's success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Back of House Cook
Klavons
Mason, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Ensured that all safety standards were followed while preparing meals.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area throughout shift by sweeping floors, washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils as needed.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Placed prepared food on plates or trays according to orders received from servers or supervisors.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment following all safety regulations.
- Stored foods in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Operated various kitchen appliances including stoves, ovens, grills, microwaves.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
Education
GED -
Mason Highschool
Mason, MI06-2022
Skills
- Food rotation
- Vendor liaison
- Supply management
- Menu planning
- Grilling techniques
- Portion control
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Food spoilage prevention
- Garnishing
- Food safety
- Allergy awareness
- Temperature monitoring
- Portioning
- Kitchen sanitation
Affiliations
- Playing Insturments
Timeline
Back of House Cook
Klavons
12.2022 - Current
GED -
Mason Highschool