Jarrod Kelly
Groton
Summary
Dynamic line cook with a proven track record at Wood N Tap, excelling in food preparation and team coordination. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, adept at delivering quality dishes while ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Wood N Tap
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook
Applebee's
11.2021 - 06.2025
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Retail Associate
Champs Sporting Goods
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies during shift changes.
Education
No Degree -
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CTHigh School Diploma -
Robert E Fitch High School
Groton06.2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Team coordination
- Cleanliness standards
- Knife skills
- Quality control
- Line management
- Grilling techniques
- Workload management
- Equipment maintenance
- Stock rotation
Certification
I am cpr certified
Timeline
Line Cook
Wood N Tap
06.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Applebee's
11.2021 - 06.2025
Retail Associate
Champs Sporting Goods
06.2019 - 08.2019
No Degree -
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Robert E Fitch High School
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