James Work
Kitchen
Houston,TX
Timeline
Prep Cook - Acrobat Outsourcing
02.2018 - 09.2025
Baker & Fry Cook - Red Lobster
01.2011 - 02.2018
US ARMY Food Preperations And Protocols - Food Service Technology , Health Information Technology
01.1988 - 01.1989
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekWork History
Prep Cook
Acrobat Outsourcing
02.2018 - 09.2025
- Assisted in food preparation tasks to support kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure safety standards.
- Learned proper food handling techniques to comply with health regulations.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for efficient cooking processes.
Baker & Fry Cook
Red Lobster
01.2011 - 02.2018
- Evaluated product quality through regular taste tests and customer feedback to ensure consistency.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to further develop culinary skills and expertise as a Fry Cook.
- Assisted in inventory management, helping maintain appropriate stock levels for essential ingredients and supplies.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining fry station processes.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Streamlined communication between fry station and other kitchen areas, improving order accuracy.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Education
Food Service Technology - Health Information Technology
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Completed professional development in [Subject]
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Dependable and reliable
- Inventory stocking
- Food storage
- Active listener
Summary
Experienced with food preparation, knife handling, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Utilizes efficient organizational skills to streamline kitchen processes and support chefs. Knowledge of food safety protocols and effective teamwork. Culinary professional with solid background in food preparation and kitchen operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and consistently delivering quality results. Reliable team player who adapts to dynamic kitchen demands and contributes to cohesive work environment with strong knife skills and attention to detail. Professional culinary worker with robust experience in food preparation and kitchen operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality results. Adaptable and reliable, capable of handling changing needs with ease. Skilled in ingredient preparation, kitchen safety, and maintaining cleanliness. Known for organizational skills and consistent adherence to high standards.
Work Availability
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Additional Information
Would like to work with a great kitchen crew who are collaborative, organized and committed to producing great products for your establishments customers.
Respectfully, James Work
734.819.0508
jwork5768@gmail.com
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Looking to advance into Management position and long term work relationship
Pursuing BS in hospitality management. Also Culinary Arts certificate. Will be completed June 2027. Maybe December 2027. It will depend on my new employers willingness to work around my class schedule
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