Jezziah Lyles
Fountain Inn,SC
Summary
Motivated professional committed to delivering exceptional kitchen service and driving business success. Works closely with restaurant personnel to uphold standards of service, resulting in memorable dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grill Cook
Grill Marks
Greenville, South Carolina
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grilling stations during service shifts.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal, cleaning grills, and emptying grease traps.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure food quality and customer safety.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Operated grills, fryers, and other cooking equipment efficiently during peak hours.
Kitchen Manager
The wheel
Port Chester, New York
05.2020 - 01.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Developed menus and ensured compliance with food safety regulations.
- Implemented procedures to enhance food preparation efficiency and quality.
- Monitored food presentation and portion control for consistency.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
Line Cook
Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar
Stamford, Connecticut
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and cooking utensils.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and service.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety practices.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Stamford High School
Stamford, CTSkills
- Grill operation
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Menu development
- Kitchen supervision
- Time management
- Training staff
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Kitchen safety
- Safe food handling
- Strong work ethic
- Menu item preparation
- Efficient
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen organization
- Customer service
- Health inspections
- Ordering supplies
- Workflow planning
- Cost controls
- Leadership development
- Problem-solving
- Employee monitoring
Timeline
Grill Cook
Grill Marks
03.2025 - 08.2025
Line Cook
Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar
08.2022 - 06.2024
Kitchen Manager
The wheel
05.2020 - 01.2025
Stamford High School