Lucas Emerson
Brighton,COLORADO
Summary
Motivated line cook with 20+ 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Cook
Riverdale Post Acute
Brighton , Colorado
09.2023 - Current
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Line Cook
Inglenook at Brighton
Brighton , CO
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
Warehouse Worker
Colorado Party Rentals
Denver, CO
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Line Cook
Isle Capri Casino
Black Hawk, CO
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
Shawnee Mission, KS05-2002
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Assembly
- Meal Planning
- Portion Control
- Understanding of Kitchen Equipment
- Menu Development
- Supply Restocking
- Training Abilities
- Temperature Control
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
Certification
- servsafe certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Riverdale Post Acute
09.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Inglenook at Brighton
08.2019 - 10.2022
Warehouse Worker
Colorado Party Rentals
06.2017 - 06.2019
Line Cook
Isle Capri Casino
05.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School