Mckendrick Cockrell
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Skilled team player with a strong passion for educating the minds of the future. Determined and experienced in budget control, recruiting, human resource, employee mentoring, and coaching. Works well with others, and independently to handle task, as well as always being open to learning. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Motivated professional offering high quality skills in Music Education, that adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Expeditor, Line Cook
Saltgrass Steakhouse
Sherwood, AR
11.2021 - Current
- Orchestrated smooth and seamless workflow between kitchen and tables in fast-paced restaurant, resulting in quick delivery of proper orders with full customer satisfaction.
- Interacted with wait staff, front-of-house team and management and culinary team, fulfilled special customer requests and met restaurant's exacting food and service standards.
- Managed final preparation of food and dishes, controlled and oversaw dishes before being served, reviewed and improved service processes and eliminated obstacles.
- Planned and managed customer orders, checked dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature and coordinated delivery to tables in correct sequence.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new kitchen team members.
- Stocked condiments in cooler at proper temperature, set up and replenished buffet and maintained highest sanitary standards of food preparation, transport and serving.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
Music Director
Jacksonville Light House High School
Jacksonville, Ar
08.2021 - Current
- Lead and instruct multiple music classes such as Beginner Band, Advanced Band, Choir, and music appreciation
- Always upholds musical standards and fundamentals
- Established a band program for the district
- Teach various languages through choral music
- Actively empowers cultural competency
- Facilitates multiple events throughout the school year for all ensembles
- Prepared music budget each year and presented to leadership.
- Ordered sheet music and supplies related to music program.
Line Chef
Char Restaurant
Jackson, Ms
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Established and enforced presentation standards to uphold the establishment's reputation
- Consistently prepared the same dishes with the same quality to delight customers and keep them coming back again and again
- Kept kitchen clean and organized with easy-to-access ingredients
- Monitored the operation of the kitchen to check for proper sanitation
- Oversaw team members at each station to verify the consistent and accurate preparation of every dish
- Trained back-of-the-house employees at all levels.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
Clinical Student Teaching
Jackson State University Department of Education
, Ms.
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Galloway Elementary, Boyd Elementary, Observed daily task of students as well as teachers
- Led and maintained instruction to classrooms containing up to 20 students per classroom in person and virtual
- Also, assisted students on a spectrum learn basic learning fundamentals such as alphabets, counting, shapes, and even phenomes.
Grill Cook
Zea Rotisserie & Grill
Madison, MS
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall productivity and workflow.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Safely operated ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment to minimize accidents.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
Chief Administrator
Children’s World Learning Academy of Jackson LLC
Jackson, Ms.
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted daycare owner in caring for children between the ages of newborn to 4 years of age daily and managed child check-ins and check-outs
- Observed children to determine signs of developmental or emotional issues and advised parents
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for kindergarten by introducing basic concepts such as alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks, following preferred diets approved by parents
- Balanced daily schedule to provide for sufficient activity, rest, and playtime.
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Ridgeland, MS
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Server, Line Cook, Line Prep, Trainer
Logan's Roadhouse
Pearl, MS
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
- Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
His Step Ministries
Canton, Ms.
08.2017 - 09.2017
Student Internship
Willowood Development Center
Jackson, Ms
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Compiled, modeled and reported on data for staff members as directed.
- Maintained accurate records and files pertaining to departmental areas of responsibility.
Mississippi Alumni All, Star Marching Band
Jackson, Ms
04.2014 - 07.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Jackson State University
05.2021
Skills
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America INC
Timeline
Food Expeditor, Line Cook
Saltgrass Steakhouse
11.2021 - Current
Music Director
Jacksonville Light House High School
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Student Teaching
Jackson State University Department of Education
01.2021 - 05.2021
Grill Cook
Zea Rotisserie & Grill
11.2020 - 03.2021
Line Chef
Char Restaurant
01.2019 - 08.2021
His Step Ministries
08.2017 - 09.2017
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2017 - 01.2019
Chief Administrator
Children’s World Learning Academy of Jackson LLC
08.2016 - 03.2020
Student Internship
Willowood Development Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
Mississippi Alumni All, Star Marching Band
04.2014 - 07.2016
Server, Line Cook, Line Prep, Trainer
Logan's Roadhouse
03.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Jackson State University