I am seeking an entry-level job that will help me develop my culinary and management skills. I am focused on long-term opportunities within an organization that would lead to a career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern/Line Cook
The Kingstide/The DIME
Charleston, South Carolina
05.2025 - Current
Prep ingredients and food for the Kingstide's upstairs bar kitchen, the main Kingstide kitchen, and The DIME's kitchen.
Operate the flat-top grill and fryer stations for the upstairs bar kitchen.
Operate a wood-fired pizza oven, a commercial kitchen mixer, and a fryer for the DIME's kitchen.
Expedite and plate prepared food at the MID station.
Wash the dishes when no dishwashers are available at either location.
Line Worker and Pit Worker
Butcher Paper BBQ
Opelika, AL
06.2022 - 05.2025
Operate POS system/cash register.
Prep uncooked food for pit or for storage.
Prepare food for customers.
Clean front of house/lobby and greet customers with friendly demeanor.
Cook and prep food on pit.
Barista/Cook
Kakao Cafe
Tyrone, GA
06.2019 - 03.2022
Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
Prepped food items for easy access for the chef.
Volunteer
Midwest Food Bank
Peachtree City, GA
02.2018 - 02.2021
Sorted and distributed canned goods and produce to disadvantaged families.
Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
Welcomed customers and answered questions.
Prepared pallettes of frozen food for distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management - Culinary Science
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05.2025
Skills
Value-added selling
Coffee and BBQ expertise
Certified in food safety practices
Ability to focus under pressure
Active listener
Team player
Timeline
Intern/Line Cook
The Kingstide/The DIME
05.2025 - Current
Line Worker and Pit Worker
Butcher Paper BBQ
06.2022 - 05.2025
Barista/Cook
Kakao Cafe
06.2019 - 03.2022
Volunteer
Midwest Food Bank
02.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management - Culinary Science