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Kyle Helmer

Auburn

Summary

Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Neighborhood Expert

Applebees Grill and Bar
Auburn
12.2021 - 12.2024
  • Trained and certified as a “Neighborhood Expert” to onboard and mentor new team members, ensuring consistent quality, safety, and service standards. Ensure proper food handling is followed, such as wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, and storing.
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Pull food from frozen storage to maintain adequate stock while maintaining proper food handling and rotation.
  • Do inventory to configure lost product.
  • Assisted management in key-holder responsibilities as part of Key Employee training, including opening/closing duties, shift leadership, and coordinating kitchen workflow.

Line Cook

Curley's Tavern
Auburn
12.2024 - 08.2025
  • Prepared ingredients and menu items according to restaurant standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace during shifts.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
  • Contributed to menu development by suggesting new dish ideas.
  • Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices for cooking.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.

Line Cook

Sunset Restaurant
Auburn
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Cooked in a high volume restaurant.
  • Covered all line cook duties for the restaurant, including prep work, cooking food to order, and keeping food fresh.
  • Produced high-quality entrées with proper plate presentation and portions according to restaurant menu and company standards.
  • Prepared meat, poultry, and vegetables for broiling and grilling, taking care to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Reason for Leaving: COVID-19 Shutdown had hit, and the restaurant unfortunately couldn't handle the profit loss and shut down permanently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School
Auburn
06-2020

Skills

  • Knowledge of food processing
  • Sanitation
  • Safety
  • Operating large equipment
  • Excellent food presentation
  • Speed and accuracy
  • Great with knives
  • Organization
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Kind and empathetic
  • Dedicated and determined
  • Strong communication
  • Understanding
  • Inventory management
  • Menu development

References

  • Anthony Motsinger, (315) 209-4399
  • Eric Goria, (315) 246-7246
  • Christine Kinsella, (315) 730-8526

Personal Information

Title: Cook, Father, Husband

Timeline

Line Cook

Curley's Tavern
12.2024 - 08.2025

Neighborhood Expert

Applebees Grill and Bar
12.2021 - 12.2024

Line Cook

Sunset Restaurant
02.2018 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School

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