Kevin Kirkland
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated cook bringing over 10 years of experience in restaurant environments. Team player skilled at communicating and translating customer requests. Deep understanding of OSHA and other compliance measures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
A.M. Lead
Arrabelle Hotel
Vail, CO
06.2023 - Current
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
Breakfast Cook
North Alaskan Tour Company
Coldfoot, AK
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Cook III
Alterra Mountain Company
Winter Park, CO
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Made recommendations regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Lead Cook
Fryes leap cafe
Frye Island, ME
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Lead Cook
Crystal Mountain Resort
Enumclaw, WA
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Double-checked plated meals for any last minute changes before sending to dining room.
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
- Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Line Cook
Moonlight Basin
Big Sky, MT
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.0
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Developed process to accurately track food costs more efficiently, saving in food waste.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Line Cook
Mill Street Cantina
Bristol, PA
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Created nutritious, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Truman Senior High School
Levittown, PA06.2007
Skills
- Food processing
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen sanitation
- Spoilage prevention
Timeline
A.M. Lead
Arrabelle Hotel
06.2023 - Current
Breakfast Cook
North Alaskan Tour Company
05.2022 - 06.2023
Cook III
Alterra Mountain Company
11.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Cook
Fryes leap cafe
05.2021 - 10.2021
Lead Cook
Crystal Mountain Resort
11.2020 - 04.2021
Line Cook
Moonlight Basin
11.2019 - 06.2020
Line Cook
Mill Street Cantina
09.2014 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Truman Senior High School
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