James E. Orr Jr.
Anchorage,Ak
Summary
To obtain employment with a job with fast paced company with many chance to advance. Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teppanyaki Chef
Benihana
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Increased restaurant''s positive online reviews through exceptional culinary skills and memorable tableside interactions.
- Optimized kitchen efficiency by properly organizing supplies, ensuring easy access to necessary ingredients during busy shifts.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
Cook
Applebees
08.2017 - 02.2023
- Prepare meals for guest in fast paced restaurant Environment
- Follow recipes and guidelines as set to ensure quality
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and Make sure fellow team members do the same
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Customer Service Representative
General Communication Inc
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: GCI
- Answer phone in a high volume inbound call center
- Build accounts for new customers
- Answer question about billing
- Offer products based on the need of the customer like cable, internet and cell phone service
- GCI
Assistant Manager
Burger King
06.2009 - 11.2015
- Interview and Hire qualified applicants
- Make up schedule
- Make order for supplies needed for the store to run
- Delegate duties to crew in order to maintain clean and safe work environment
- Teach and coach policy and procedures of the restaurant
Education
Diploma - General, Studies Courses
John Marshall High School
Chicago, IL01.2001
Skills
- Customer Service
- Complaint Resolution
- Sales Order Processing
- Customer Follow-up
- Coordination
- Multi-tasking
- Heavy lifting
- Knife skills
- People Skills
- Guest interaction
- Effective communication
- Food safety
Timeline
Teppanyaki Chef
Benihana
01.2022 - 11.2024
Cook
Applebees
08.2017 - 02.2023
Customer Service Representative
General Communication Inc
11.2015 - 10.2016
Assistant Manager
Burger King
06.2009 - 11.2015
Diploma - General, Studies Courses
John Marshall High School
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