Kelly York
Gastonia
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Pop’s Country Skillet and Friendly’s of Stanley, demonstrating exceptional seasoning proficiency and teamwork. Achieved high customer satisfaction through preparation of visually appealing, high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen safety. Quickly adapted to new recipes, significantly reducing food waste and improving order accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Server
Pop’s Country Skillet
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality, visually appealing grilled dishes.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently prepping ingredients and maintaining proper storage practices.
- Managed daily preparation of diverse menu items according to guest preferences while ensuring timely delivery of orders.
- Expedited order completion by skillfully multitasking during peak dining times without sacrificing quality or consistency.
Grill, Prep and Line Cook, Server, Kitchen Manager
Friendly’s of Stanley
01.2011 - 08.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hunter Huss High School
Gastonia, NC06-1982
Skills
- Seasoning proficiency
- Kitchen safety
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Order accuracy
- Food presentation
- Sanitation protocols
- Cleanliness standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick-learning
- Customer service
Timeline
Grill Cook, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Server
Pop’s Country Skillet
09.2021 - 12.2024
Grill, Prep and Line Cook, Server, Kitchen Manager
Friendly’s of Stanley
01.2011 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Hunter Huss High School
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