Kai Szmidt
Melbourne
Summary
Highly motivated line cook in search for more experience. Shows attention to detail and cleanliness. Committed to showing excellences in any position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Cadillac Cove
Satellite Beach, FL
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for service.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, safely and efficiently.
- Assisted the sous chef with preparations for meat, sauces, vegetables, etc.
- Maintained walk in and freezer cleanliness and organization.
Line Cook
Long Doggers
FL
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to confirm proper cooking and safety.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, free of cross-contamination risks.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices.
- Keeping tools organized and clean for easy access when needed.
Dishwasher
Cadillac Cove
FL
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Maintained organization of dishware, utensils, and kitchen tools.
- Assisted in food prep tasks.
- Kept kitchen neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to help the line get food out efficiently, or helped the sous chef with prep work.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Papagallo's
Satellite Beach, FL
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered pizzas efficiently, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Navigated delivery routes using GPS technology to optimize travel time.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and compliance with safety regulations for operational efficiency.
- Planned ideal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip.
- Portioned food for service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Melbourne Highschool
Melbourne, FLSkills
- Highly motivated
- Clean and organized
- Workload management
- Attention to detail
- Professional attitude
- Following cooking methods
- Stock rotation
- Knife skills
- Active listener
- Food safety
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Cadillac Cove
04.2025 - 01.2026
Line Cook
Long Doggers
08.2024 - 08.2025
Dishwasher
Cadillac Cove
05.2023 - 08.2024
Pizza Delivery Driver
Papagallo's
04.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Melbourne Highschool