Open To Work
John Bailey
Absecon,NJ
Summary
Resourceful line cook offers several years of experience working stations at restaurants. Skilled in following recipes and food presentation specifications and assisting at serving lines. Equipped with in-depth kitchen equipment operations expertise.
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Oyster Creek Restaurant and Boat Bar
Galloway, New Jersey
07.2020 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Cross-trained on multiple stations.
- High volume, able to run expo with no POS, while working two stations. (Handwritten tickets)
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Line Cook
Leatherhead Pub
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
Line Cook
Josie Kelly's Public House
Somers Point, New Jersey
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Head Chef
Motts Creek Inn
Galloway, New Jersey
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate favorable prices on bulk purchases of food items.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Portioning
- Food rotation
- Recipe preparation
- Prep work
- Food presentation
- Quality assurance and control
- Garnishing
- Recipe creation
- Flambéing expertise
- Special dietary requirements
- Dish preparation
- Punctual and honest
- Contamination control
- Food safety knowledge
- Highly motivated
- Crew training
- Ingredients measuring
- Food presentation talent
- Recipe customization
- Following cooking methods
- Effective prioritization
- Soup preparation
- Foodservice sanitation
- Active listener
- Grill operation
- Line station oversight
- Cleaning and organization
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Sauce preparation
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$60000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Line Cook
Oyster Creek Restaurant and Boat Bar
07.2020 - Current
Line Cook
Leatherhead Pub
01.2019 - 06.2020
Line Cook
Josie Kelly's Public House
08.2018 - 07.2019
Head Chef
Motts Creek Inn
01.2017 - 07.2018