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Kai Draper

Kai Draper

Line Cook
Alexandria,VA

Summary

Seasoned professional offering 7 years of experience in food service. Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and serving appetizing and delicious food compliant with predefined portion control procedures. Well-versed with protocols for safe and sanitary preparation of food items.

Overview

10
10
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Prep Cook

Wegmans
Alexandria, VA - Virginia
01.2016 - Current
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
  • Cooked [Number] take-out orders per shift and securely packaged and labeled each order.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.

Shift Leader

Firehouse Subs
Alexandria, VA - Virginia
06.2014 - 02.2016
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Oversaw talented team by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Regulated pricing, inventory count and supply during shift hours.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Education

High School Diploma -

Berkner High School
Richardson, TX
08.2009 - 07.2013

Associate of Arts - Visual And Performing Arts

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
08.2015 - Current

Skills

    Food preparation and safety

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Timeline

Kitchen Prep Cook

Wegmans
01.2016 - Current

Associate of Arts - Visual And Performing Arts

Northern Virginia Community College
08.2015 - Current

Shift Leader

Firehouse Subs
06.2014 - 02.2016

High School Diploma -

Berkner High School
08.2009 - 07.2013
Kai DraperLine Cook