Kathryn Holloway
LONGWOOD
Summary
Team-oriented Prep Cook with 5 years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook and Prep
R & B Pickles Longwood
Longwood, Florida
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items following standard recipes.
- Assisted in plating dishes to ensure presentation met restaurant standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Bubbalou's No.2 Inc.
Altamonte Springs, FL
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Weighed ingredients to ensure proper proportions in recipes.
- Cut down large pieces of meat into smaller portions for use in various dishes.
- Monitored the temperature of ovens and cookers to ensure safe temperatures were maintained.
- Carried out basic food preparation tasks such as washing produce or cutting meats.
- Followed health codes when handling food products by wearing protective clothing including hats, gloves and aprons.
- Assisted with portioning of meals for customers or clients.
- Set up buffet tables with prepared hot dishes prior to meal services.
- Prepared food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Operated ovens, stoves, grills and other cooking equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Diced vegetables and fruits for salads, soups and other dishes.
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Enzo's on the Lake
LONGWOOD, FL - Florida
03.2016 - 04.2022
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Assisted with dining room tasks by removing soiled dishes during meal service and returning to kitchen for washing.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Hemingway's Island Grill
Pensacola Beach, FL
05.2012 - 10.2013
Senior Bartender
Emerald City
Pensacola, FL
01.1999 - 04.2012
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Corporate Fitness HHP
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Food Preparation
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Shipment Receipt
- Seafood Preparation
- Dishwasher Operation
Timeline
Line Cook and Prep
R & B Pickles Longwood
04.2025 - Current
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Bubbalou's No.2 Inc.
08.2022 - 04.2025
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Enzo's on the Lake
03.2016 - 04.2022
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Hemingway's Island Grill
05.2012 - 10.2013
Senior Bartender
Emerald City
01.1999 - 04.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Corporate Fitness HHP
Auburn University