Kristofer Hansen
Milwaukee
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with FOH and BOH staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Bartender/White Water Raft Guide
Rapids Resort
Cook
Popeyes Chicken
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cook
Stenys Tavern
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation following recipes and safety guidelines.
- Supported inventory management by organizing ingredients and supplies efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and customer preferences.
- Delivered high-quality dishes while maintaining a positive attitude in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Cook/Bartender/Whitewater Rafting Guide
Rapids Resort
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standardized recipes and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenfield High School
Greenfield, WISkills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Allergen awareness
- New hire training
- Culinary creativity
- Event catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Cook
Popeyes Chicken
05.2025 - Current
Cook
Stenys Tavern
09.2021 - 05.2025
Cook/Bartender/Whitewater Rafting Guide
Rapids Resort
04.2017 - 02.2021
Cook/Bartender/White Water Raft Guide
Rapids Resort
High School Diploma -
Greenfield High School