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Kevin Lund

Kevin Lund

Prep cook
Lakeport CA ,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chef Nicholas Catering, excelling in food presentation and sanitation procedures. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective multitasking and teamwork. Highly motivated and dependable, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining cleanliness and organization in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Kitchen Prep Cook

Chef Nicholas Catering
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Contributed to positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback when necessary.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Implemented efficient cleaning routines throughout the kitchen space, reducing downtime between meal preparations.
  • Collaborated with fellow staff members to provide seamless event execution and exceptional customer service.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

Line Cook

Giovanni Italian Steak House
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • 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.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Prep Cook

Old World Tavern
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.

Education

Spanish Springs High School
Sparks, NV
2009

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Cooking techniques
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Workstation setup
  • Food presentation
  • Food storage
  • Quick-learning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Highly motivated
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Kitchen organization
  • Active listener
  • Efficient multitasking

Timeline

Catering Kitchen Prep Cook

Chef Nicholas Catering
06.2022 - 08.2023

Line Cook

Giovanni Italian Steak House
03.2017 - 05.2018

Prep Cook

Old World Tavern
04.2016 - 09.2016

Spanish Springs High School

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