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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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JD McCall

Denver,CO

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Mama Lolita's
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Was responsible for maintaining one side of the line during service, making sure all the food went out in alignment with the standard set by the chefs in charge.
  • Assisted with building prep lists and assisting with ordering/storing new product.

Line/Prep Cook

Community Supper Club
12.2022 - 06.2023

Scratch kitchen leaning towards american traditional style cuisine. I am the sole prep cook and have the responsibility of making sure all prep is done and communicated efficiently.

  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
  • Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.

Line Cook

Death & Co
11.2021 - 12.2022

Was one of 2 line cooks, handled day to day prep and the line for service. Frequently done large events, so bulk prep along with prep for normal service. Located in a hotel so am familiar with all the things that comes with, events, IRD (In room dining).

  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Line/Pizza Cook

Cativella
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Upscale classic italian woodfire restaraunt, I am the pizza cook and make Napoletana style pizzas, make and stretch dough as well. Well versed in making many kinds of breads and dough, and knowledgeable in most cooking techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
08.2021

Skills

  • Ingredients Measuring
  • Vendor Liaising
  • Team Coordination
  • Food Presentation Talent
  • Knife Skills
  • Time Management
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Preparation
  • Cutting Meat
  • Recipe Creation
  • Team Oriented
  • Food Allergen Safety
  • Labor and Food Cost Control

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 6 in Top Taco for Mama Lolita's
  • Participated in the Culinary Classic

Certification

  • ServSafe

Timeline

Line Cook

Mama Lolita's
05.2023 - 08.2023

Line/Prep Cook

Community Supper Club
12.2022 - 06.2023

Line Cook

Death & Co
11.2021 - 12.2022

Line/Pizza Cook

Cativella
09.2020 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
JD McCall