Kenneth Farrey
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Adaptable Line Cook/Kitchen Supervisor with 3+ years of experience in food preparation and execution. Known for exceptional time management and teamwork skills, ensuring timely order delivery and strict adherence to food safety protocols while remaining calm under pressure.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Dubuque, Iowa
05.2023 - Current
- Cooked multiple meals by accurately reading order tickets at high volume capacity, ensuring timely service.
- Cooked orders at all stations simultaneously during slower hours.
- Prepped and cooked food items by following recipes to ensure correct portioning and presentation.
- Operated fryers, flat tops, broiler grills, and steam cookers.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Checked labels, rotated stock and discarded any out of date products.
- Maintained cleanliness of work spaces throughout the shift.
- Adapted to diverse shift schedules, including opening and closing shifts.
Education
GED -
Northeast Iowa Community College
12-2008
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Order preparation accuracy
- Food inventory management
- Time management
- Customer service skills
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certification Title: ServSafe Manager Certification
Issuied by: ServSafe National Restaurant Organization
Date Earned: 3/21/2025
Accredited by: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Conference for Food Protection (CFP)
Expiration Date: 3/21/2030
Timeline
Line Cook/Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Applebee's Grill + Bar
05.2023 - Current
GED -
Northeast Iowa Community College