Matthew Hardy
Baldwin City,KS
Summary
Artistic Head Chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of 30 personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Set Em Up Jacks
Lawrence, KS
10.2022 - Current
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Cashier
Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Lawrence, KS
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Skating Carhop
Sonics Drive In
Lawrence, KS
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Carried trays weighing up to 20 pounds to correct cars.
- Inspected all orders prior to delivery, ensuring consistency in presentation and quality.
- Roller-skated while removing trays from dining areas, serving, assembling beverage orders and preparing menu items.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service establishment.
Cashier
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Lawrence, KS
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, KS04.2023
Skills
- Banquets and Catering
- Inventory Rotation
- Food Science
- Dish Preparation
Timeline
Head Chef
Set Em Up Jacks
10.2022 - Current
Cashier
Hog Wild Pit BBQ
05.2021 - 12.2022
Skating Carhop
Sonics Drive In
06.2020 - 02.2022
Cashier
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
12.2019 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School