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Work History
Education
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Bartender
Keylan Burchell

Keylan Burchell

Temple,Texas

Summary

Creative cook with extensive experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Outstanding management skills with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Efficient and committed to delivering excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Chili's Bar And Grill
Temple, TX
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.

Cook

Panda Express
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.

Cook/Line Cook/Prep Cook

Wings, Pizza And Things
Temple, TX
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.

Cook

Zaxby's
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.

Deli Clerk

Buc-ee’s
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
  • Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
  • Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
  • Monitored inventory levels to order new supplies and maintain consistent stock.
  • Prepared and submitted weekly deli sales reports to highlight popular and fast-selling items and identify buying patterns.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.

Deboner

Sanderson Farms Inc, Chicken
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Prepared various meats by cutting, trimming and packaging in preparation for display cases.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Used vacuum packing equipment to seal final cuts for shipping.
  • Removed products from line that did not meet quality standards.
  • Built and packed boxes for shipment.
  • Moved finished and packaged product into site refrigeration to prepare for shipment.
  • Placed poultry on scales to weigh and tag containers with individual package weight and contents.
  • Inspected poultry product for defects and removed defective pieces from conveyor belt.

Pet Care Associate/ Merchandise Stocker/ Cashier

PetSmart
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
  • Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
  • Handled animals safely and remained calm in different situations.
  • Kept kennels clean, tidy and spaces stocked with items for pet or staff needs.
  • Taught pet owners how to care for pets, manage behaviors and maintain proper nutrition.
  • Helped potential adopters navigate processes, completed paperwork and assessed suitability for animal care.
  • Tracked information about pet health, behavior and food and fluid intake for diagnostic purposes.
  • Completed routine check-ups to assess animal health and chronic or acute concerns.
  • Documented pet care activities, immunizations and treatments delivered.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications to cats, dogs and other small pets.
  • Worked under direction of veterinarian to deliver treatments and support pet needs.
  • Worked closely with veterinary team to evaluate and improve pet care.
  • Participated in special events focused on community outreach and education about proper pet care.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
  • Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.

General Merchandiser/ Dairy Stocker/ Cashier

HEB
06.2009 - 03.2017
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets.
  • Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.
  • Designed product displays to attract customers and increase sales.
  • Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
  • Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.

Education

High School Diploma -

Troy High School
Troy, TX
05.2009

Skills

  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Menu Marketing Expertise
  • Culinary Arts
  • High-Volume Production Capabilities
  • Safe Food Handling Procedures
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Dish Preparation
  • Kitchen Sanitation Management
  • Station Preparation
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Critical Thinking
  • Proper Food Temperatures
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Preservation Methods
  • Purchasing and Receiving
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Product Rotations
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Safety and Sanitation Standards
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Operation and Control
  • Event Catering
  • Grill and Broiler Operation
  • POS Transactions
  • Hot and Cold Foods
  • Industry Trends
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Machinery Operation
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Negotiation
  • Portion Standards
  • Food Allergies
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Safe Work Practices
  • POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
  • Merchandise Orders and Exchanges
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Monetary Transactions
  • Telephone Reception
  • Complex Product Knowledge
  • Sales and Upselling
  • Speaking Clearly
  • Product Merchandising
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Timeline

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Chili's Bar And Grill
01.2023 - 09.2023

Cook

Panda Express
09.2022 - 01.2023

Cook/Line Cook/Prep Cook

Wings, Pizza And Things
08.2020 - 05.2022

Cook

Zaxby's
07.2019 - 09.2020

Deli Clerk

Buc-ee’s
03.2019 - 07.2019

Deboner

Sanderson Farms Inc, Chicken
12.2018 - 03.2019

Pet Care Associate/ Merchandise Stocker/ Cashier

PetSmart
05.2017 - 08.2018

General Merchandiser/ Dairy Stocker/ Cashier

HEB
06.2009 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Troy High School
Keylan Burchell