Loren Plunk

Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Maintained an efficient and sterile kitchen in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day

Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces, salads and proteins

Attended Portland Farmer's Market weeks for all produce used in the restaurant

Managed all aspects of daily kitchen functions including: ordering, prep work, processing fish and beef, maintaining a sanitary kitchen and all equipment maintenance

Developed recipes and menu items to meet customer demands and align with dietary restrictions

Worked with a small staff in a fast-paced neighborhood brunch restaurant

Maintained many professional relationships through local Northwest farmers and purveyors

Monitored quality, presentation, and all daily kitchen operations

Held responsibility for hiring, training, scheduling 5 employees in a fast paced environment

Prepared mise en place each day to promote efficient preparation in a high volume environment

Processed to-go orders and payment from customers in person and over the phone