Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. 3-4 years Experience working in restaurant kitchens, maintaining quality food, sanitation and health code practices, and a willingness/passion to learn more cooking techniques/recipes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher/Line Cook
Saltwater Fish House & Oyster Bar
07.2020 - 03.2024
I started as a dishwasher and then after showing interest in culinary, was given chances to help out cooking on the line, and eventually moved to cooking full time for them.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods while maintaining quality standards and time efficiency.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Learned many skills, from shucking oysters, deboning fish, using kitchen equipment such as deep frying, grill, gas range cooking, as well as preparing salads and cold dishes.
Breakfast Cook
Inn At Langley
04.2024 - Current
Led breakfast service, setting up buffet bar and maintaining for multiple hour service, as well as supporting other breakfast cook by washing dishes and clearing tables.
Maintaining customer satisfaction while simultaneously putting out delicious fresh food.
Consistently maintained a positive attitude under pressure, fostering a supportive team environment within the kitchen staff.
Developed some experience with baking, learning select yeasted doughs, and many baked goods.
From time to time helped do prep work for the dinner team, observing talented chefs preparing some very delicious and unique flavors and dishes.