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James Green

Orlando

Summary

Versatile and skilled cook with experience across multiple restaurant concepts, fine-dining outlets, and high-volume banquet kitchens within a luxury hotel environment. Strong foundation in culinary techniques, including seafood, sushi, sauté, grill, and batch cooking. Known for outstanding organization, clean and efficient station management, consistent plating, and clear communication in fast-paced service. Dedicated to quality, teamwork, clear-cut communication, and delivering elevated guest experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Hamiltons Kitchen
Winter Park
09.2024 - Current
  • Executed high-quality dishes on sauté/grill/garde manger while maintaining consistent plating and portion standards.
  • Handled proteins, seafood, sauces, and scratch-made components in a kitchen emphasizing quality and technique.
  • Performed opening/closing duties, inventory, and prep to support both dinner service and next-day readiness.
  • Maintained a spotless, well-organized station throughout service, following strict sanitation and food safety standards.

Cook 1 / Prep Cook / Banquet Cook

Swan And Dolphin
Lake Buena Vista
06.2021 - 05.2024

Tom English Bluezoo (Fine Dining)

  • Prepared à la carte dishes, handled grill/sauté stations, and assisted with wine-pairing dinners.
  • Executed high-end seafood dishes with precise technique, consistent plating, and strict portion control.

Il Mulino New York Trattoria (Fine Dining)

  • Prepared à la carte dishes, handled sauté/pantry stations.
  • Executed prep work, including chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients with precision.

Amare Mediterranean Restaurant (Fine Dining)

  • Prepared à la carte dishes, assisted in the pass/expo line.

Kimonos(Fine Dining)

  • Managed daily prep for sushi rice, fish breakdown, garnishes, and specialty sauces.
  • Delivered high-quality sushi in a high-volume environment while maintaining speed and accuracy.
  • Prepared specialty rolls with precision and consistent presentation.

Dolphin Banquet

  • Executed high-volume plated banquets (100–2,000+ guests) while maintaining fine-dining quality, consistency, and presentation.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure efficient service and timely delivery of dishes
  • Prepped ingredients for multiple simultaneous events, prioritizing tasks and managing large production lists.

Grill Cook / Prep

Texas RoadHouse
Richmond
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Prepared and cooked menu items in a high-volume kitchen, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Executed prep work, including chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients with precision.
  • Monitored cooking temperatures to ensure food quality and safety standards.

Skills

  • HACCP & ServSafe Standards
  • High-Pressure Environments
  • Station Cleanliness & Organization
  • Plating & Presentation
  • Clear, Efficient Communication During Service
  • Adapting Quickly to Menu Changes or Last-Minute Needs
  • Consistency Under Pressure
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Knife Skills & Precision Cutting

Certification

Food Handler Certification, 05/10/25

Timeline

Line Cook

Hamiltons Kitchen
09.2024 - Current

Cook 1 / Prep Cook / Banquet Cook

Swan And Dolphin
06.2021 - 05.2024

Grill Cook / Prep

Texas RoadHouse
07.2020 - 07.2021
James Green