Kenneth Martin
Austin
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated kitchen crew member with extensive experience in diverse culinary settings, consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic and reliability. Proven ability to excel as a fast and dependable grill cook in high-tempo, high-volume kitchen environments while effectively leading teams with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Committed to delivering the highest level of service to customers and fostering a positive work environment for staff, with a solid understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols. Passionate about culinary excellence and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance skills and contribute to team success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
Freebirds World Burrito
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
Management Trainee
Pizza Hut
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
Sales Associate
7-eleven
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Pizza Maker
Domino's
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
Sandwich Maker
Quiznos
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Organized work areas to foster efficiency and model exceptional kitchen etiquette.
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
Merchandiser
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Incorporated new design techniques to create innovative and eye-catching displays.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
Cook
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Prepare wide variety of foods according to customer orders/ supervisor instruction. Followed food safety procedures
Warehouse Worker
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Assemble varieties of orders to be shipped to customers. Loading/unloading of delivery trucks. Sequence delivery orders, organize stock
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
Cashier
HEB
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Manage customer service and administrative duties
Education
High school or equivalent -
Anderson High School
Certificate - Plumbing
River City Hope Street
Cedar Park, TX11-2025
Skills
- Sanitation
- Frying
- Surface cleaning
- Ingredients measuring
- Food handling
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Recipe-based cooking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Staff training and development
- Money handling
- Employee supervision
- Customer service and satisfaction
- Task delegation
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler
Timeline
Grill Cook
Freebirds World Burrito
02.2025 - 09.2025
Management Trainee
Pizza Hut
11.2023 - 06.2024
Sales Associate
7-eleven
04.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
08.2021 - 02.2023
Pizza Maker
Domino's
11.2018 - 01.2019
Sandwich Maker
Quiznos
11.2018 - 01.2019
Merchandiser
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
03.2017 - 03.2018
Cook
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.2013 - 03.2017
Warehouse Worker
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.2013 - 10.2015
Cashier
HEB
03.2011 - 10.2011
High school or equivalent -
Anderson High School
Certificate - Plumbing
River City Hope Street
Military Service
- Branch: Marine Corps
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: Lance Corporal
- March 2013 to March 2017
Apprentice Plumbing License
Recently completed a program allowing me to receive a pre-apprentice plumbing certificate.