Jervis Brown Jr.
Line Cook
Leland,NC
Summary
Proven culinary expert with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous food preparation and presentation at Fork N Cork. Leveraged food safety knowledge and staff coordination to streamline kitchen operations, achieving high accuracy in order execution. Excelled in fostering supplier relationships, significantly improving ingredient quality and kitchen efficiency. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Motivated kitchen leader offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Fork N Cork
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- 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.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Cook Trainer
McDonald's Restaurant
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed lasting professional relationships with local suppliers that ensured consistent access to premium-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently by accurately tracking usage rates, placing orders, and reducing spoilage risks.
- Supported management strategies to build cooperative and skilled kitchen team.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of meals during high-volume periods.
- Contributed to a positive work culture through effective communication, teamwork, and professional conduct.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and effectively delegating tasks.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the kitchen team through ongoing skills training, knowledge sharing, and performance feedback.
Lead Line Cook
Indochine Cuisine
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- 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.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick High School
Leland, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Food safety knowledge
Food Safety
Food Preparation
Food presentation
Safe Food Handling
Staff Coordination
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Fork N Cork
07.2023 - 07.2024
Cook Trainer
McDonald's Restaurant
06.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Line Cook
Indochine Cuisine
01.2023 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick High School
05.2001 -
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