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Keith Pace

Cumming,Georgia

Summary

Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Taco Mac Restaurant
Canton, Georgia
02.2022 - Current
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.

Line Cook

St. Ives Country Club
Johns Creek, Georgia
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.

Line Cook

Marlow's Tavern
Cumming, Georgia
04.2015 - 05.2018
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.

Line Cook

Castleberry Ale House
Cumming, Georgia
10.2011 - 02.2015
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.

Line Cook

coo coo's nest
Cumming, Georgia
03.2008 - 07.2011
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Erasmus Hall H.S
Brooklyn, NY
06-1985

Skills

  • Server Communication
  • Food rotation
  • Recipe preparation
  • Inventory Management
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food presentation
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Portioning
  • Line Management
  • Following cooking methods
  • Stock Rotation
  • Highly motivated
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Team Coordination

Languages

English
Professional
spanish
Limited

Timeline

Line Cook

Taco Mac Restaurant
02.2022 - Current

Line Cook

St. Ives Country Club
09.2018 - 04.2021

Line Cook

Marlow's Tavern
04.2015 - 05.2018

Line Cook

Castleberry Ale House
10.2011 - 02.2015

Line Cook

coo coo's nest
03.2008 - 07.2011

High School Diploma -

Erasmus Hall H.S

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