Jarrett Taylor
Columbus,GA
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
I enjoy a neat and proficient team working together to produce the best quality of food possible, a team which I believe should shine in a fast paced busy kitchen.
I love to work in a busy kitchen. It's where I think great chefs and leaders can put their skills on display to please customers with the best service and taste the restaurant has to offer them.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Panda Express
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
Cook
Bloomin' Brands
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Education
No Degree - HVAC Installation And Repair
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GASkills
- Attentive to Detail
- Chopping Vegetables
- Food Rotation
- Pizza Making
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Cleaning and Organization
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Food Handlers Certification
- Servsafe Certified
- Portion and Cost Control
Timeline
Cook
Panda Express
01.2022 - Current
Cook
Bloomin' Brands
09.2019 - 07.2022
No Degree - HVAC Installation And Repair
Columbus Technical College