Mason Laurie
New Castle,IN
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with expertise in optimizing kitchen operations and training staff on food safety protocols. Known for minimizing waste, enhancing workflow, and consistently delivering high-quality menu items that exceed customer expectations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Elks#484
New Castle, IN
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and executed diverse menu items, ensuring high quality and consistency.
- Managed kitchen inventory, minimizing waste through effective stock control practices.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during peak service times.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Developed seasonal menu options based on customer feedback and ingredient availability.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspace for optimal safety standards.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service, addressing and resolving any issues promptly.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency, implementing new inventory management system.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
New Castle High School
New Castle, IN06-2027
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Sanitation practices
- Staff coordination
Timeline
Chef
Elks#484
03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
New Castle High School
Extracurricular activities
Football for 3 years
Track and field for 2 years