James Austin
Howell Township,NJ
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Creative lead cook with several years of kitchen experience. Proficient in menu planning and delegating kitchen tasks to appropriate employees. Talented at staying calm and efficient in stressful situations and monitoring cook safety.
Safety-oriented Lead Cook with several years of experience preparing various foods. Gifted in improvising plates combined with extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment repairs and detailed menu planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Mattison Crossing
Howell Township, NJ
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies by reducing waste and optimizing portion sizes in menu items.
- Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
Line Cook
Stewards in Howell
Howell , NJ
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Line Cook
Quaker steak and lube
Phillipsburg, NJ
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Austin fried chicken
Sticky Fingers Restaurant
New York, NY
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
GED -
August Martin High School
Jamaica, NY06-2009
Skills
- Spoilage prevention
- Menu preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Food Processing
- Employee Supervision
- Work Delegation
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Special diets
- Food Safety
- Knife safety
- Crew training
- Menu development
- Sanitation Practices
- Emergency protocols
Timeline
Lead Cook
Mattison Crossing
02.2023 - 04.2024
Line Cook
Stewards in Howell
07.2019 - 11.2023
Austin fried chicken
Sticky Fingers Restaurant
07.2019 - 07.2020
Line Cook
Quaker steak and lube
07.2016 - 11.2020
GED -
August Martin High School
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