LEONARD WRIGHT
Line Cook
GREENACRES,FL
Summary
Dedicated cafeteria leader with experience controlling costs and increasing efficiency to maintain budget goals. Consistently outperformed objectives by strengthening controls and updating procedures. Excellent communication, observational and planning abilities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Line Cook
Nexdine Hospitality
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Communicated with supervisor to discuss menu items, ingredients and nutritional values.
Sous Chef
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2006 - Current
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Lead Line Cook
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
11.1997 - 03.2004
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Line Cook
Red Lobster Restaurant
West Palm Beach, FL
11.1987 - 11.1997
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Education
GED -
05.2001 -
Skills
Menu planning
Safe handling procedures
Active Listening
Product ordering
Timeline
Patient Care Line Cook - Nexdine Hospitality
10.2022 - Current
Sous Chef - Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
06.2006 - Current
Truck Driver - Werner Enterprises
09.2005 - 06.2006
Cornerstone Christian Academy High School - GED,
05.2001 -
Lead Line Cook - Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
11.1997 - 03.2004
Line Cook - Red Lobster Restaurant
11.1987 - 11.1997