Jonathan Roundtree
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in food preparation and kitchen operations, demonstrating a strong adherence to standardized recipes and food safety standards. Successfully maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, contributing to a safe and efficient kitchen environment. Collaborated effectively with team members to enhance food preparation processes, resulting in improved service efficiency during peak hours. Proven ability to manage multiple orders simultaneously while ensuring high-quality food production and sanitation compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Chili's Restaurant
Loganville
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality throughout service periods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, adhering to safety and sanitation standards to prevent hazards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, increasing efficiency during peak service hours.
- Implemented time management strategies during busy shifts, ensuring timely service and a positive dining experience for guests.
Line Cook
Olive Garden
Macon
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Warehouse Worker
American Freight Furniture and Mattress
Warner Robins
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Loaded and unloaded furniture and mattresses from delivery trucks.
- Organized warehouse inventory to maintain clean and safe workspaces.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
Prep Cook
Barton G The Restaurant
Miami Beach
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash.
Janitorial Cleaner
Miami International Airport
Miami
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Restocked supplies, replacing toiletries, liners and soaps.
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions.
- Maintained safety protocols through safe handling of equipment and chemicals.
- Transported trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
- Handled, labeled and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
Education
Miami Central
Miami, FLSkills
- Food preparation
- Menu item cooking
- Recipe adherence
- Food safety standards
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Problem-solving
- Focused and disciplined
- Loading and unloading
- Shipment unpacking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Cook
Chili's Restaurant
12.2025 - Current
Warehouse Worker
American Freight Furniture and Mattress
10.2022 - 10.2022
Line Cook
Olive Garden
03.2022 - 07.2024
Prep Cook
Barton G The Restaurant
08.2019 - 03.2020
Janitorial Cleaner
Miami International Airport
06.2018 - 08.2019
Miami Central