Line Cook
Hail Mary's Food And Drink
Westlake, OH
03.2018 - Current
- Worked as kitchen manager July 2019- September 2021. (Stopped working as manger when fall 2021 semester started).
- Scheduled hours for employees weekly
- Led shifts while preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Oversight of safe and quality food preparation.
- Oversight of hiring/firing process of kitchen employees.
- Servesafe certified.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.