Marinda Addison
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Professional culinary expert with focus on high standards and exceptional results. Skilled in fast-paced kitchen environments, food preparation, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing demands, and reliable under pressure. Known for precision, efficiency, and delivering top-quality dishes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Short Order Cook
Bud's Broiler
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
Line Cook
Olive Garden
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Operated food prep before open and during slow hours. I performed Classical knife cuts on a daily and maintained proper knife handling and storage procedures. Mastered Julienne and Batonnet cuts.
- Ensured FIFO "first-in first-out" regulations.
- Opened and closed store.
- Worked as a dishwasher at the same restaurant part time.
- Ran training over HAACP.
- Pasta prep and cooking.
Head Dishwasher
Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
BYU-I
Rexburg, ID07-2024
Skills
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- OSHA Regulations (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
- Laundry Operations & Fabric Care
- Pest Control Awareness
- Chemical Dilution & Dosing Systems
- Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- HACCP Certification
- OSHA Safety Training
Timeline
Short Order Cook
Bud's Broiler
11.2025 - 04.2026
Line Cook
Olive Garden
07.2023 - 10.2025
Head Dishwasher
Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
08.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - English
BYU-I