McKenzie Cox
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Gristmill River Restaurant
Gruene, USA
09.2022 - 05.2026
- Gained foundational experience as a line cook while balancing high school commitments until moving for college.
- Advanced through multiple positions, mastering various cooking techniques and skills.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced environment at one of the busiest restaurants in Texas, enhancing ability to work under pressure.
- I learned to work in a fast paced environment.
- Learned to manage tasks effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Adapted to various cooking techniques in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Be adaptable, and gain many different techniques.
- Worked at one of the busiest and largest restaurants in Texas, managing high customer volume.
Education
Associates Degree -
Northeast Lakeview Community College
Universal city, TXBachelors Degree - Biochemistry
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- Culinary techniques
- Food preparation
- Menu planning
- Menu planning
- Fast-paced environment
- Working under pressure
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Working under pressure
Awards
- I have received many different high GPA awards. Also received high grades while playing soccer.
- The Hope of America Award for my academic accomplishments.
- Received management shoutouts for my hard work.
Languages
I am fluent in English.
Volunteer Experience
- Mission Trips, I have gone on many mission trips. Some overseas, and some right over to another state. Even some in my own state. For example, when the Texas floods happened, I joined a church to help fix homes that were very damaged from the floods. I also have worked with churches in nurseries and volunteered in church cafes.
- Babysitting, I have been babysitting since 2019, working with all sorts of different families. I have done it for one child to five children of all different ages.
Timeline
Line Cook
Gristmill River Restaurant
09.2022 - 05.2026
Associates Degree -
Northeast Lakeview Community College
Bachelors Degree - Biochemistry
Florida Gulf Coast University