Laurence Lucas
Plainfield
Summary
Hardworking individual skilled in preparing meals for large groups of people and creating unique and memorable dishes. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure. A team player with excellent customer service skills, capable of effectively communicating with team members and customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dealer
Hollywood Casino Joliet
Joliet
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Dealt cards to players in a professional and engaging manner.
- Monitored player behavior to maintain a positive gaming atmosphere.
- Assisted guests with inquiries about game rules and procedures.
- Handled cash transactions accurately during gaming operations.
- Maintained enjoyable environment by entertaining and engaging players at tables.
- Managed smooth operations by efficiently paying out winnings and collecting bets.
- Performed functional game duties quickly by efficiently handling money and chips.
COOK
Oak Trace
Darien
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality.
- Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness.
- Assisted with food prep tasks, maximizing downtime during off-peak periods.
- Prepped items for various cooking methods by seasoning or marinating.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
- Labeled and dated food, keeping industrial refrigerators and freezers neat and orderly.
- Prepared large quantities of food items according to recipes or specific customer orders.
- Followed detailed instructions to prepare a variety of dishes.
- Provided assistance to cooks whenever needed in order to maintain efficient workflow throughout the kitchen area.
- Cut and ground meats, poultry and seafood to prepare for food service.
COOK
Heritage Woods
Bolingbrook
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Maintained cleanliness of work station while preparing ingredients and assembling dishes according to recipes.
- Assisted in the preparation of salads, sauces and other items as needed in accordance with menu specifications.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and food handling techniques.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Monitored food quality and presentation before serving to residents.
COOK
Noodles Pho U
Bolingbrook
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Prepared and cooked meals according to standardized recipes.
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper stock levels.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to safety standards.
KITCHEN PREP COOK
Pizza Hut
Laurence Lucas
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepared ingredients for pizzas and other menu items according to recipes.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace during high-volume shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and service.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen by sweeping mopping washing dishes disposing trash.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - CULINARY ARTS
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois05.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Fine Dining
- New Hire Training
- Food Handler Certification
- Portion Control
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Inventory management
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Memory retention
- Hand-eye coordination
References
References available upon request
Languages
Tagalog, Fluent
Timeline
Dealer
Hollywood Casino Joliet
05.2024 - 07.2025
COOK
Oak Trace
08.2022 - 03.2024
COOK
Heritage Woods
02.2015 - 01.2020
COOK
Noodles Pho U
09.2013 - 12.2014
KITCHEN PREP COOK
Pizza Hut
10.2012 - 08.2013
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - CULINARY ARTS
Joliet Junior College