Jacob Watkins
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated recent high school graduate with strong relationship-building and time management skills acquired in fast-paced restaurant environments. Demonstrates dependability and a commitment to delivering exceptional service while effectively collaborating in team settings. Detail-oriented in food preparation and handling, with a focus on meeting customer needs and fostering long-term loyalty.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Server
MCRD
San Diego, California
08.2025 - Current
- Cooked meals according to recipes and restaurant standards for customer satisfaction.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for daily menu items.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation and ensure timely service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Secured food items in storage by wrapping, dating, and labeling them to ensure safety and freshness.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of service areas and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Engaged customers to enhance dining experience through attentive and friendly service.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided product information.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High School
San Diego, CA05-2025
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen safety
- Customer service
- Customer engagement
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Strategic thinking
- Culinary passion
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Football At Mesa College
Timeline
Cook/Server
MCRD
08.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High School