Jaden Allen
Farmingville,NY
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace. As well as an organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management with the use of modern technology and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook/Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
Lake Grove, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Known Prep Stations-Salad, Production, Slicer, Oven
- Known Line Stations- Pizza Oven/Sandwich, Salad, Broiler, Grill/Fry, Pasta, Sauté
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
Overnight Stocker
BJ's Wholesale Club
East Setauket, NY
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Use of Baler and other equipment
- Utilized Jack pallet to transport large quantities of merchandise between departments or areas within the store.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Checked delivered merchandise and order information to verify shipment accuracy.
- Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
Shift Manager
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Lake Grove, NY
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted daily shift meetings to review sales goals, safety issues, promotions, and other topics
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding food preparation and safety
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
Holbrook, NY
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading
Brand Ambassador
Five Guys
Hauppauge, NY
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Built lasting relationships with customers by delivering first-call resolution
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations
- Provided support during inventory counts, ensuring accurate tracking of kitchen assets
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system
Prep Cook/Line Cook/Steward
Chilis
Holtsville, NY
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines
- Received and stored food and supplies
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food
Cashier
School Store
Ronkonkoma, NY
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks
- Cash handling
- Monitored product inventory and check logs for personal requests
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise
Education
High school diploma -
Connetquot High School
Ronkonkoma, NY, US06.2021
Skills
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Safety
- Restaurant experience
- Food Preparation
- POS
- Customer service
- Broiling techniques
- Google drive
- Flexible and adaptable
- Supervision and leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Log updates
- User support
- Money handling
- Schedule organization
- Telephone etiquette
Certification
ServSafe, Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Overnight Stocker
BJ's Wholesale Club
04.2023 - 09.2024
Shift Manager
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
01.2023 - 04.2023
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
01.2022 - 01.2023
Prep Cook/Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
09.2021 - Current
Prep Cook/Line Cook/Steward
Chilis
08.2021 - 09.2021
Brand Ambassador
Five Guys
06.2020 - 01.2022
Cashier
School Store
10.2014 - 05.2016
High school diploma -
Connetquot High School