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Kyle Lenell

Newport Beach,CA

Summary

Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Sessions West Coast Deli
06.2023 - Current
  • Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
  • Set up and stocked food items and other necessary supplies
  • Maintain positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Food Runner & Busser

Cucina Enoteca
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables.
  • Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Garnished dishes and quickly delivered items to customers, minimizing wait times.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.

Direct of Practice

Orange Coast College
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Prepared daily meals
  • Cooked Pizza, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Burritos, Pancakes, etc
  • Prepared daily meals, mise en place, sauces, etc
  • Prepared catering orders

Dishwasher

Great Park Ice
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
  • Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
  • Exceeded health code standards with diligent attention to detail when cleaning all surfaces within the dishwashing area.
  • Minimized cross-contamination risks by following proper procedures for washing cutting boards, knives, and other essential tools.

Market Place Attendant Seasonal

Hotel Irvine
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Casual luxurious hotel with a small grocery store inside
  • Made Pizzas, Sandwiches, Smoothies, and Coffee for hotel guests
  • Delivered food to guest rooms
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner, demonstrating professionalism and empathy.
  • Executed daily tasks such as restocking supplies, processing payments, and assisting customers with questions or concerns.
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with locating items in store to provide welcoming presence and enhance shopping experience.

Education

Associates Degree - Advanced Culinary Arts

Orange Coast College
Irvine, CA
01.2025

Skills

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Cooking Knowledge
  • Creativity
  • Decisiveness Under Pressure
  • Taking Criticism Well
  • Cutting Techniques
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Spoilage Prevention

Certification

  • ServSafe

Reference

Branden Aungst - 714-299-2136

Timeline

Line Cook

Sessions West Coast Deli
06.2023 - Current

Direct of Practice

Orange Coast College
01.2023 - 05.2023

Food Runner & Busser

Cucina Enoteca
03.2021 - 06.2023

Dishwasher

Great Park Ice
01.2020 - 03.2020

Market Place Attendant Seasonal

Hotel Irvine
06.2019 - 09.2019

Associates Degree - Advanced Culinary Arts

Orange Coast College

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