Logan Searles
Limerick
Summary
Dynamic Cook Supervisor at Fall Brook Woods with a proven track record in enhancing kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in food safety protocols, I have experience training staff and adapting to new environments. My commitment to maintaining standards resulted in improved food quality and service excellence. Although now, I'm ready to leave the food industry and find a life long career that will lead me to a better spot overall.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Supervisor
Fall Brook Woods
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated meal preparation schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new team members on food handling and cooking techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic kitchen environment through regular cleaning schedules and strict sanitation policies.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing complaints promptly and making necessary improvements to menu items and service.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Lab Assistant
Southern Maine Speciality's
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate records of experiments and procedures for compliance.
- Operated and calibrated laboratory equipment to ensure precise results.
- Assisted in the preparation of samples and reagents for testing processes.
- Helped run hull cell tests to ensure metal finish tanks were adequate
- Ran daily tests on chemical vats
- Made daily chemical adds to vats and tanks as needed
- helped test waste water for heavy metals, ensuring it was safe to send out to the city
- Logged daily waste water heavy metal percentages
- ensured the lab was sanitary at all times
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues with instruments or methodologies, leading to prompt resolution of problems experienced during experimentation processes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating laboratory notebooks and electronic databases.
- Performed routine calibration checks on lab equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy throughout each experiment conducted.
- Improved lab efficiency by streamlining sample preparation and analysis processes.
Dish Washer
Salmon Falls River Tap and Grill
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Ensured timely cleaning of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment during high-volume service periods.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize workflow and maintain efficient operations.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and communicated needs to management.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on dishwashing machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Massabesic High School
Waterboro, ME07-2023
Skills
Relatively Fast learner
Flexible time management
Good at keeping up with maintenance
Can adapt to new environments easy
Timeline
Cook Supervisor
Fall Brook Woods
11.2024 - 12.2025
Lab Assistant
Southern Maine Speciality's
08.2023 - 08.2024
Dish Washer
Salmon Falls River Tap and Grill
06.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Massabesic High School