James Reilly
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Reliable line cook with a strong focus on kitchen operations management and food safety. Committed to maintaining high cleanliness standards and delivering efficient service during peak hours.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Sodexo Services
04.2023 - Current
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient kitchen workflow during peak service hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and minimizing waste through effective portion control.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, contributing to a safe and efficient cooking environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Service Manager
Chipotle Grill
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Led daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and service quality.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing wait times and increasing order accuracy.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste while ensuring product availability.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.
- Enhanced team morale and reduced staff turnover by establishing recognition program that highlighted outstanding employee contributions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Gardener
Lakeside Villiage Homeowners Association
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Monitored pest control measures, implementing environmentally friendly solutions to protect gardens.
- Evaluated landscape performance regularly, proposing enhancements based on seasonal observations.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2018
Skills
- Professional attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Effective problem resolution
- Food safety knowledge
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Kitchen operations management
- Punctual and honest
Timeline
Line Cook
Sodexo Services
04.2023 - Current
Service Manager
Chipotle Grill
08.2021 - 04.2023
Gardener
Lakeside Villiage Homeowners Association
06.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Venice High School