James Hoover
CUMMING,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Kitchen Professional with extensive experience in food preparation and kitchen operations. Operated cooking equipment while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Coordinated with team members to streamline food production and maintain a clean workspace, effectively managing multiple tasks in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Language
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3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Taco Mac
CUMMING, GA
06.2026 - Current
- Prepared Taco Mac menu items following kitchen recipes and portion standards
- Operated grills, fryers, and flat tops to ensure timely order production
- Prepped vegetables, proteins, and sauces for daily service
- Maintained a clean workstation and followed food safety and sanitation rules
- Communicated with teammates to coordinate food preparation and plating
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Executed fundamental knife skills to streamline food prep, including dicing onions and slicing meats
Busser
Taco Mac
CUMMING, GA
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Cleared and reset Taco Mac tables for incoming guests
- Pre-bussed dining areas and removed used dishes promptly
- Refilled water, ice, and condiment stations throughout service
- Supported servers with drink runs and table maintenance
- Communicated table status with hosts and service team
- Assisted Taco Mac guests with quick, attentive dining room support
To-Go Specialist
Taco Mac
CUMMING, GA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Ensured timely processing of to-go orders for customer satisfaction through Taco Mac point-of-sale system.
- Packaged carryout meals with correct sauces, utensils, and condiments.
- Verified order accuracy before handoff to guests and delivery drivers.
Host
Taco Mac
CUMMING, GA
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted guests at Taco Mac host stand, providing friendly and prompt service to enhance guest experience.
- Managed waitlist and table assignments, optimizing dining room seating for efficient guest flow.
- Communicated seating updates with servers and kitchen team.
- Answered phone calls for reservations, carryout, and guest questions.
- Ensured cleanliness of the host area to create a welcoming atmosphere, entryway, and dining room appearance.
Education
Forsyth Central High School
Cumming, GASkills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Food sanitation
- Order accuracy
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Restaurant upkeep
- Team communication
- Customer service
- Server support
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Myself
- I am still highly motivated in learning different aspects of the restaurant industry, I enjoy hardship and will always do my best to help my coworkers, I am big on communication and sanitation, and will be able to help with hosting, to-go, bussing, and most importantly cooking.
Timeline
Line Cook
Taco Mac
06.2026 - Current
Busser
Taco Mac
09.2024 - 05.2026
To-Go Specialist
Taco Mac
02.2024 - 05.2024
Host
Taco Mac
06.2023 - 02.2024
Forsyth Central High School