Kathleen Young
Lewiston,NY
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
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Flip Burger
Lewiston, NY
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cook
Lewiston Event Center
Lewiston, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- 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.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Cook's Assistant
Cask and Cow
Lewiston, NY
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Assisted in food preparation and cooking processes to maintain kitchen efficiency.
- Collaborated with chefs to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies and notifying staff of shortages.
- Adapted quickly to changing kitchen demands, demonstrating flexibility in task assignments.
- Contributed to menu planning discussions by providing feedback on ingredient availability and preparation methods.
Cook
Como Restaurant
Niagara Falls, NY
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Prepared ingredients according to recipes and kitchen standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen areas.
- Assisted in meal plating and presentation for service readiness.
- Learned food safety protocols and proper handling techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service flow.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Education
Niagara Falls High School
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Frying
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Allergen awareness
- New hire training
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food trends awareness
- Sauteing
Timeline
Cook
Lewiston Event Center
10.2025 - Current
Cook's Assistant
Cask and Cow
09.2022 - 01.2025
Cook
Como Restaurant
11.2015 - 01.2021
Cook
Flip Burger
Niagara Falls High School