Keith Linscott
Rochester,NH
Summary
Detail-oriented kitchen professional with 22 years of experience in food preparation and sanitation. Skilled in maintaining a sanitized kitchen, collaborating with team members, and efficiently supporting service during busy shifts. Committed to upholding cleanliness and food safety standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher /Short Order Cook
Lillac City Grill
Rochester, NH
02.2003 - 01.2025
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas by sweeping and mopping floors and washing walls and equipment.
- Prepared and cooked food items such as sandwiches, salads, hamburgers, french fries, fried chicken, and other menu items according to established recipes.
- Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Assisted other cooks during peak hours by taking orders from customers or helping plate dishes for service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food items during busy shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas by sweeping and mopping floors; washing walls; cleaning shelves, tables and equipment.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely dish availability during service.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
Education
GED -
Spaulding High School
Rochester, NHSkills
- Dishwashing techniques
- Food safety practices
- Equipment cleaning
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food preparation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Order accuracy
- Customer service
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Punctual and reliable
- Heavy lifting
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Dishwasher /Short Order Cook
Lillac City Grill
02.2003 - 01.2025
GED -
Spaulding High School