Linsey Foster
Summary
Proven culinary professional with extensive experience at Spare Time Grill and Giovanni's Pizza, where I led kitchen operations, enhancing team performance and food quality. Skilled in food preparation and kitchen station restocking, coupled with exceptional verbal communication, I consistently ensured high customer satisfaction. My proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and meeting health standards set new benchmarks for service excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Spare Time Grill
03.2023 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Kitchen Hand
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
10.2015 - 10.2015
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and Freezers.
Dog Washer
Doggie Days Pet Grooming
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Developed strong relationships with clients by delivering excellent communication and listening to their concerns.
- Prevented injury or accidents by closely monitoring dogs'' behavior during washes and taking necessary precautions when handling them.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring the health and safety of all dogs in the facility.
- Identified potential skin issues or other health concerns during washes, informing owners and suggesting appropriate follow-up actions.
Head Line Cook
Giovanni's Pizza
11.2009 - 06.2014
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05-2014
Skills
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Food Portioning and Packaging
- Quality Assessment
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Dishwasher Operation
- Food Preparation
- Proper Food Storage
- Weighing and Measuring
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Recipe Adherence
- Reliable and Punctual
Timeline
Head Cook
Spare Time Grill
03.2023 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
10.2015 - 10.2015
Dog Washer
Doggie Days Pet Grooming
09.2010 - 06.2014
Head Line Cook
Giovanni's Pizza
11.2009 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Wilkes Community College
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