Jonathan Bearbow
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Resourceful line cook offering several years of experience working stations at restaurants and banquet events. Skilled in following recipes and food presentation specifications and assisting at serving lines as well as buffets. While also having the stamina for long hours with the mental capacity for fast paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Apache Casino Hotel
Lawton , OK
2023.12 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- 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.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Monitored buffet stations for replenishment of food items during events.
- Served beverages, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and other food items in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff on meal preparation needs for each event.
- Assisted in the preparation of a variety of foods, adhering to departmental work production standards.
Prep Cook/Cook
Red Lobster
Lawton , OK
2022.06 - 2023.11
- Cut, chop, and bake vegetables and meat products and having ingredients ready made available for certain cuisines
- Know how to read and follow a recipe from beginning to end with correct measurements
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Crew Member
Sonic Drive-In
Lawton , OK
2020.08 - 2022.05
- Assist other managers on delegating duties and leading crew members
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
Food Server/prep
Great Plains Coliseum
Lawton , OK
2018.10 - 2019.05
- Provided food service duties for catered events throughout the year
- Assist with preparing banquet area before event to include place settings and food prep
- Serve food on a buffet line
- Wait tables to include presenting plates, refill drinks, clearing tables and overall clean-up.
Education
Culinary Arts -
Great Plains Technology Center
05.2019
General Education -
MacArthur High School
05.2019
Skills
- Proficient at multitasking in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Maintaining professional work relationships
- Reading and following recipes with correct measurements
- Food handling and safety
- Controlling food cost and waste
- Measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients
- Preparing multiple orders simultaneously
- Plating and presenting dishes to match restaurant standards
- Preparing food items for frying
- Stocking stations with supplies and spices
- Checking food temperature for proper cooking and safety
- Grilling meats and seafood to customer specifications
- Following health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
- Monitoring food quality and presentation
- Rotating stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
- Maintaining smooth and timely operations in meal preparation and delivery
- Assisting other managers in delegating duties and leading crew members
- Providing excellent customer service
- Assisting team members to achieve goals
- Training new team members on procedures and customer service
- Operating cash register and processing payments
- Replenishing condiments, beverages, and supplies
- Properly labeling and storing food and ingredients
- Seasoning and cooking food according to recipes or personal judgment
- Serving food on a buffet line
- Knife Skills
- Back of House Operations
Certification
- Food Handlers license for Comanche county
- Mentor Training certification at Apache Casino Hotel
- Certified Grill Master (CGM) certification at Red Lobster
Timeline
Line Cook
Apache Casino Hotel
2023.12 - Current
Prep Cook/Cook
Red Lobster
2022.06 - 2023.11
Crew Member
Sonic Drive-In
2020.08 - 2022.05
Food Server/prep
Great Plains Coliseum
2018.10 - 2019.05
Culinary Arts -
Great Plains Technology Center
General Education -
MacArthur High School
- Food Handlers license for Comanche county
- Mentor Training certification at Apache Casino Hotel
- Certified Grill Master (CGM) certification at Red Lobster
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