Jonathan Smith
Colorado Srings,CO
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Emperors Gentlemen's Club
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Lead Cook
Gold Club
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Managed relationships with approximately 8 vendors to negotiate prices of ingredients and equipment, resulting in 43% savings over 3 Quarters.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Shift Lead
O'Charley's
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Ordered Trucks weekly and kept track of Par levels and inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ft. Campbell High School
Ft. Campbell Ky05.2010
Skills
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Sanitization Protocol
- Cost Savings
- Safety Guidelines
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Critical Thinking
- Operation and Control
- Hospitality Management
- Shipment Preparation
- Management Training
- Order Accuracy
Timeline
Lead Cook
Emperors Gentlemen's Club
07.2019 - 08.2021
Lead Cook
Gold Club
02.2017 - 04.2021
Shift Lead
O'Charley's
03.2015 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Ft. Campbell High School
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