Jay Adams
Maryville,TN
Summary
Bringing positive attitude and strong teamwork skills to kitchen environment. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices combined with ability to follow recipes and prepare ingredients. Dedicated to creating delicious meals and contributing to high-quality dining experience.
Reliable and hardworking with positive attitude, bringing solid understanding of workplace safety and physical stamina. Capable of performing physically demanding tasks and using basic hand tools effectively. Dedicated to contributing to productive and safe work environment.
Offering strong work ethic and eagerness to learn and develop in hands-on environment. Brings understanding of workplace safety and physical stamina necessary for manual labor, capable of performing physically demanding tasks and using basic hand tools. Ready to use and develop these skills in the Construction Management role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Little River Pub and Deli
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in food preparation tasks, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Learned to operate kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
- Supported team members in meal assembly, contributing to timely service delivery.
- Adapted quickly to changing kitchen environments and learned new cooking techniques.
Host
The Walnut Kitchen
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table assignments for efficiency.
- Assisted in training new hosts on customer service standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen and waitstaff to ensure smooth dining experiences.
Line Cook, Food Runner, Chashier, Bartender
Peaceful Side Social
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared ingredients and meals according to standardized recipes for consistency and quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen areas to uphold sanitation regulations.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Manage inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks to minimize waste.
- Train new staff on bar procedures, promoting adherence to safety and service standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of workspace and bar area, complying with health regulations.
- Delivered food promptly and accurately to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient order fulfillment and timely service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2028
No Degree - History
Maryville College
Maryville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Maryville High School
Maryville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Heavy lifting
- Safety awareness
- Hand-eye coordination
- Landscaping
- Materials handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Physical strength and stamina
- Hand and power tool operation
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Cook
Little River Pub and Deli
05.2025 - 08.2025
Host
The Walnut Kitchen
02.2024 - 12.2024
Line Cook, Food Runner, Chashier, Bartender
Peaceful Side Social
03.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Western Carolina University
No Degree - History
Maryville College
High School Diploma -
Maryville High School
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