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Merit Clark
Mount Sterling,KY
Summary
Accomplished Lead Line Cook with a proven track record at Big City Pizza, enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous quality control and innovative menu development. Excelled in training management and team coordination, fostering a collaborative environment. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, significantly contributing to a positive dining experience. Hardworking and enthusiastic worker trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Big City Pizza
Lead Line Cook
04.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Tomatoes And Flames
Lead Line Cook and Server
08.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Upheld strict adherence to food safety regulations by regularly sanitizing workstations and monitoring cooking temperatures for optimal results.
- Contributed to the development of daily specials based on available ingredients, resulting in increased revenue from sales.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Enhanced menu offerings by creating innovative, seasonal dishes that attracted new customers and increased overall satisfaction.
Education
Montgomery County High School, Mount Sterling, KYMount Sterling, KY
High School Diploma
05.2025
Skills
- Quality Control
- Training Management
- Inventory Control
- Communication
- Cleaning and organization
- Problem-Solving
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Team Coordination
- Customer Service
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Big City Pizza
04.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Line Cook and Server
Tomatoes And Flames
08.2022 - 12.2022
Montgomery County High School, Mount Sterling, KY
High School Diploma