Jeremy Barker
Highlands Ranch,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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Chef's Corner Store
Centennial , CO
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Assist with family business as needed
- Restock shelves
- Clean warehouse and office
Runner/Bus Boy
Casa Caliente Mexican Restaurant
Highlands Ranch , CO
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted servers by delivering food as requested
- Ensured customer satisfaction by attending to their needs
- Cleaned and prepped tables for future guests
Catering Team Member/Supervisor
Elitch Gardens
Denver , CO
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Delivered food throughout the park
- Provided service and attended to guests' needs during private parties
- Assisted servers by delivering food as requested
- Ensured customer satisfaction by attending to their needs
- Cleaned and prepped tables for future guests
- Worked with management to deliver food where required around the park
- Provided flexibility by working in various venues throughout the park as needed
- Serviced private parties as representative of the park
- Assisted coworkers in dealing with guests
- Was one of two supervisors responsible for running the employee break room
- Maintained close working relationships with food and beverage director, head cook and event supervisor
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned all equipment after every shift
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control
- Supervised catering staff at all functions, instructing employees to restock items quickly and to promote exemplary service to guests
- Responsible for calling maintenance if piece of equipment wasn't working
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Cook/Food Runner
Bowlero
Lone Tree , CO
08.2021 - Current
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
- 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.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
Highlands Ranch, CO2017
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Catering revenue budget development
- Relationships and rapport
- Client engagement
- Inventory controls
- High-volume dining
- Order accuracy
- Venue accommodations
- Quick learner
- Food tray carrying
- Customer service oriented
- Item promotion
- Forklift operation
- Inventory control
- Hand truck operation
Timeline
Cook/Food Runner
Bowlero
08.2021 - Current
Runner/Bus Boy
Casa Caliente Mexican Restaurant
12.2016 - 03.2017
Catering Team Member/Supervisor
Elitch Gardens
06.2016 - 08.2021
Associate
Chef's Corner Store
06.2014 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
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