Kj Detweiler
Bradenton
Summary
Culinary professional prepared for high-pressure kitchen environments with focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Adept at collaborating with team members to streamline kitchen operations and ensure timely service. Known for flexibility and reliability, with strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous/Line Cook
the Breakfast Company
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Prepared and cooked breakfast items to maintain high food quality standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient cooking methods to reduce service time during peak hours.
Commissary Worker
Pizza N Brew
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured ingredient quality and freshness for menu items through careful preparation.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels, tracked usage, and reduced waste effectively.
- Operated kitchen equipment in compliance with health and safety regulations consistently.
- Enhanced food preparation efficiency by collaborating with team members regularly.
- Delivered finished food preparations to designated areas promptly.
Fry Cook
PDQ
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Ensured food quality by operating fryers and grills efficiently.
- Maintained organized kitchen space, adhering to health regulations and standards.
- Monitored food temperatures regularly, ensuring safety and compliance with guidelines.
- Prepared various food items for cooking, enhancing kitchen productivity and efficiency.
- Restocked workstations to maximize operational flow and service speed.
- Coordinated cooking times effectively to align with daily menu requirements.
Education
Culinary Arts And Management
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL11-2024
High School Diploma -
Manatee School For The Arts
Bradenton, FL05-2018
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Active listener
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Professional attitude
- Problem-solving
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Knife skills
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitation
- Quality control
- Line management
- Grilling techniques
- Workload management
- Food safety standards
- Server communication
- Frying techniques
- Food presentation
- Food plating
- Prepared foods plating
- Portion control
- Menu item memorization
- Portioning
- Back of house operations
- Sauce making
- Prep work
- Workstation cleanliness
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Commissary Worker
Pizza N Brew
01.2023 - 11.2023
Sous/Line Cook
the Breakfast Company
09.2022 - 11.2025
Fry Cook
PDQ
01.2018 - 01.2021
Culinary Arts And Management
Manatee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Manatee School For The Arts