Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Archery, hiking, swimming, jogging
Timeline

Matthew LaPlante

Crew Member
Southside,AR

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Crew Member Cook

Hardee's
Batesville, AR
03.2022 - Current
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
  • Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
  • Maximized sales potential by properly prepping, storing and rotating food products.
  • Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Crew Member

Wendy's
Marble Falls, TX
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.

Busser

Margarita's Restaurant
Nashua, NH
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter and kitchen surfaces.
  • Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins and cleaning spills.
  • Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
  • Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware and replenished low stock.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School , Scranton, PA
08.2014 - 04.2018
  • Relevant Coursework: Security & Law Enforcement
  • This was attended purely online

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking
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Archery, hiking, swimming, jogging

When I lost my gamecube at 16 and couldn't get a new one, my friend started letting me use her bow. Shortly after, I started doing these other activities with her.

Timeline

Crew Member Cook - Hardee's
03.2022 - Current
Crew Member - Wendy's
05.2021 - 11.2022
Busser - Margarita's Restaurant
09.2018 - 04.2019
Penn Foster Career School - High School Diploma,
08.2014 - 04.2018

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