Maddox Gilkey
Soddydaisy,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Texas Roadhouse and The lunch Lady, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Highly motivated to enhance kitchen operations through attention to detail and effective team coordination. Recognized for consistently delivering high-quality dishes, fostering a clean environment, and mentoring junior staff to achieve excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary skills and techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
Entrepreneur
Maddog's Snack Shop
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
- Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
- Launched new product lines successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
- Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to stakeholders.
Relief Operator
The Lunch Lady
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as maintenance and quality control to address any concerns or opportunities for improvement.
- Promptly reported any incidents or anomalies that could impact production targets or compromise worker safety to appropriate authorities.
- Provided input during team meetings to help identify potential areas for process improvement, emphasizing a proactive approach to continuous learning and growth.
- Streamlined production processes with diligent oversight of equipment settings, adjustments, and modifications.
- Provided backup coverage during periods of staff absence or increased workload demands, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility within the role of Relief Operator.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Culinary Arts
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNHigh School Diploma - Fine Arts
Hixson Highschool
Hixson, TN05.2023
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Knife skills
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Kitchen organization
- Quality control
- Kitchen operations
- Line management
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Workload management
- Food safety standards
- Server communication
- Frying techniques
- Food presentation
- Food allergen safety
- Food plating
- Inventory management
- Prepared foods plating
- Food storage
- Portion control
- Food storage procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Stock rotation
- Crew training
- Menu item memorization
- Portioning
- Back of house operations
- Kitchen equipment management
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergen awareness
- Line station oversight
- Food rotation
- Portion management
- Recipe adherence
- Ingredient inspection
- Active listener
Certification
Serv safe certified
Timeline
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
08.2023 - Current
Entrepreneur
Maddog's Snack Shop
04.2021 - 07.2023
Relief Operator
The Lunch Lady
04.2017 - 02.2021
Associate Of Arts - Culinary Arts
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma - Fine Arts
Hixson Highschool
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