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John Hicks

Saint Petersburg,Florida

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

First Watch
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.

Cook

Bacon Bitch
06.2020 - 09.2023
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.

Cook

Sculley's Seafood And Bar
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
  • Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe

Old Tavern Bar and Grill

The Hilton
04.2016 - 02.2019
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports
  • Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
  • Delivered soiled dishes and pots and pans to washing areas and assisted in cleaning and drying all items
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware
  • Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality
  • Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries
  • Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes

Grill Cook

Wynn Pitt
06.2013 - 01.2016
  • Cooked all food to order ensuring adherence to company quality standards
  • Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches
  • Cleaned grills and other kitchen tools and areas
  • Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall efficiency
  • Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes
  • Distributed prepared food to servers in efficient manner
  • Planned and prepared schedules for food preparation
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of all line workstations
  • Supported other kitchen team members when needed
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
  • Sprayed all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue
  • Served shoppers promptly, courteously and professionally
  • Cleaned walls, fans and drains in bakery coolers, display cases and work areas
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses
  • Stocked meat cases
  • Safely used knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jack and hand trucks
  • Broke down heavy pallet loads of cases, boxes and bags

Banquet Cook

Sheraton Hotel
03.1993 - 10.2011
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
  • Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly
  • Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies
  • Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports
  • Estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules to match demand patterns, budget and local labor laws
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
  • Emphasized fast, friendly customer service
  • Evaluated department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement
  • Maintained indoor and outdoor dining areas by removing trash, wiping down tables and restocking napkin dispensers
  • Arranged and stocked department displays
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff
  • Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives to comply with restaurant protocols
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods
  • Managed customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues quickly
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses
  • Operated check stand equipment including cash register, scanner and scale
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts
  • Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested appetizers or other additional items to meet upsell goals

Education

High School Diploma -

Kendrick High School
Columbus, GA
1990

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • High volume production capability
  • Dish preparation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Strong butchery skills
  • Produce knowledge
  • Menu knowledge
  • Excellent cook
  • Strong team member
  • Meat preparation
  • Buffet setup and takedown
  • Verbal communication
  • Time management
  • Meat slicing expertise

Timeline

Cook

First Watch
09.2023 - Current

Cook

Bacon Bitch
06.2020 - 09.2023

Cook

Sculley's Seafood And Bar
02.2019 - 05.2020

Old Tavern Bar and Grill

The Hilton
04.2016 - 02.2019

Grill Cook

Wynn Pitt
06.2013 - 01.2016

Banquet Cook

Sheraton Hotel
03.1993 - 10.2011

High School Diploma -

Kendrick High School

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