Lyle Cammon
Chattanooga
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Cook Manager with a proven track record at Naked River Brewing Company, enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing food waste through effective portion control. Skilled in food preparation and customer service, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while training staff to uphold safety and sanitation standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Tremont Tavern
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Cook Manager
Naked River Brewing Company
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep processes and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Adapted cooking methods to accommodate special dietary requests without compromising dish integrity or taste.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper portion control techniques and monitoring inventory levels.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and recipe execution to maintain consistency in service quality.
Cook
Applebee's
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook
Naked River Brewing Company
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Cook
Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
09.2013 - 05.2019
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Education
Undeclared
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNHigh School Diploma -
Notre Dame Highschool
Chattanooga, TN05.2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
Timeline
Cook
Tremont Tavern
11.2024 - 03.2025
Cook Manager
Naked River Brewing Company
08.2022 - 11.2024
Cook
Applebee's
12.2020 - 08.2022
Cook
Naked River Brewing Company
05.2019 - 12.2020
Cook
Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
09.2013 - 05.2019
Undeclared
East Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Highschool
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