Jayden Kavanaugh
Bloomington,IL
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.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
BOH Line Cook
Bandannas BBQ
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured consistent taste and quality by adhering to standardized recipes and carefully measuring ingredients.
- Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.
- Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under pressure during busy shifts.
- Trained new hires, fostering a positive team environment and contributing to overall staff development.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and organizing workstations for optimal performance.
- Raised the level of presentation quality by focusing on detail-oriented plating techniques for each dish served.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, resulting in a consistently top-rated health inspection score.
- Safely operated kitchen equipment, minimizing accidents and maintaining a secure work environment.
- Effectively communicated with front-of-house staff members on order modifications or allergy concerns for guest satisfaction.
- Contributed to cost control measures through careful portioning of ingredients and preventing unnecessary waste.
- Reduced food waste through proper storage techniques and timely utilization of ingredients.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloomington Highschool
Bloomington, IL05.2025
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Stock Rotation
- Food Plating
- Temperature Control
- Allergen awareness
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Sanitation Practices
- Time Management
- Active listener
- Professional Attitude
- Food Allergen Safety
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Meat Cutting
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved daily operational challenges which led to a good customer experience, Repeat Business, and quality Products.
Photography
Enjoy taking photos of landscapes and Architectures
Timeline
BOH Line Cook
Bandannas BBQ
09.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bloomington Highschool