jerod hardcastle
Angleton,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chick-fil-A, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective training and inventory management. Skilled in maintaining high sanitation standards while delivering exceptional dining experiences, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Lubys Inc
Lake Jackson, TX
2023 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace adhering to health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of ingredients and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and enhance efficiency.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen equipment usage.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure optimal food quality and safety compliance.
- Implemented cost-effective measures for ingredient utilization without compromising quality standards.
- Developed seasonal menu items, incorporating customer feedback and current culinary trends.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Manager
Chick-fil-A
Lake Jackson, TX
2015 - 2022
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to company standards and policies.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and improving cost management.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service quality.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Cook
Raising Cane's Restaurants
Lake Jackson, TX
2022 - 2023
- Prepared diverse menu items in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace adhering to health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of ingredients and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and enhance efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Columbia/sweeny High-school
Sweeny, TX2002
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Sanitation
- Kitchen organization
- New hire training
- Food spoilage prevention
Certification
Serve safe
Timeline
Cook
Lubys Inc
2023 - Current
Manager
Chick-fil-A
2015 - 2022
Cook
Raising Cane's Restaurants
2022 - 2023
High School Diploma -
West Columbia/sweeny High-school