Leonard Gibbs
Vidalia,GA
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
McDonald's
Vidalia, GA
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Forklift Operator
Wando Terminal
Mount Pleasant, SC
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
Line Cook/Dishwasher Supervisor
Ruru's Tacos + Tequila
Charleston, SC
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Prep Dishwasher
Outback Steakhouse
Mount Pleasant, SC
05.2015 - 11.2020
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
Skills
- Food Safety
- Recipe preparation
- Kitchen Operations
- Inventory Management
- Line Management
- Ingredient inspection
- Prep work
Timeline
Line Cook
McDonald's
01.2022 - 10.2024
Forklift Operator
Wando Terminal
01.2020 - 12.2022
Line Cook/Dishwasher Supervisor
Ruru's Tacos + Tequila
04.2017 - 10.2021
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Prep Dishwasher
Outback Steakhouse
05.2015 - 11.2020