Jimmy Carter
Cook
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at IHOP, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Expert in grilling and kitchen organization, I significantly reduced food waste through effective portion control. Committed to delivering high-quality dishes, I thrive in fast-paced environments while ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
IHOP
2019 - Current
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- 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 food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering of Technology
Devry Institute of Technology
Irving, TX06.1988
Skills
Cooking
Food handling
Grilling
Customer service
Food preparation
Frying
Supply restocking
Cleaning and organization
Ingredients measuring
Fine dining
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Hospitality and service industry background
Cooking techniques
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Food storage
Knife skills
Accomplishments
Fiber optic, forklift and carpentry
Certification
March 2025
Timeline
Cook
IHOP
2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering of Technology
Devry Institute of Technology