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Lukas West

Lukas West

Missoula

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with proven expertise at Bitteroot Brewing, excelling in food safety and team leadership. Successfully trained kitchen staff, enhancing efficiency and presentation standards. Adept at managing inventory and developing recipes, ensuring high-quality dishes while fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining hygienic conditions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Bitteroot Brewing
Hamilton
02.2023 - 08.2025
  • Operated various kitchen appliances, such as a flat-top grill, burner, oven, and salamander.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Guided team of chefs through rushes and paced all stations to ensure quality food every time.
  • Executed swamping tasks post-shift to maintain cleanliness and organization.
  • Performed mopping and scrubbing to ensure hygienic conditions.
    Wrapped stock efficiently to prepare items for storage or transport.
  • Dishwashing open pit

Sprinkler Technician

Eagle Irrigation
Hamilton
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Troubleshot any malfunctions in the system and replaced faulty components as needed.
  • Talked personally with customers to ensure their wishes or problems were addressed properly.
  • Adjusted nozzle spray patterns to ensure even coverage throughout the property.
  • Troubleshot existing sprinkler systems to identify and repair malfunctions.
  • Cleaned work area after each job was completed efficiently and professionally.
  • Small to large-scale installations, hand digging, and utilizing power tools.
  • Programmed control box, including splicing and coordinating low-voltage wire to the proper and most effective position.

Cook Shift Leader

Figaro's Pizza
Hamilton
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing vegetables.
  • Dishwashing in an open pit.
  • Other closing duties such as mopping, cleaning bathrooms, sanitizing floor and cooking space.

Education

High School Diploma -

Corvallis High School
Corvallis
06-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Radiology Technician

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Culinary techniques
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Recipe development
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Communication skills

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

Bitteroot Brewing
02.2023 - 08.2025

Cook Shift Leader

Figaro's Pizza
10.2021 - 02.2023

Sprinkler Technician

Eagle Irrigation
04.2019 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Corvallis High School

Some College (No Degree) - Radiology Technician

The University of Montana

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