Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
South City Kitchen Avalon
08.2021 - Current
Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Regulated temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature
Turned or stirred foods to ensure even cooking
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items, and rotated stock to ensure freshness of food and ingredients
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients using various kitchen utensils and equipment
Consulted with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
Estimated expected food consumption, requisitioned or purchased supplies, and procured food from storage
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Line Cook
Marlow's Tavern
12.2024 - Current
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Oak Steakhouse
12.2020 - 07.2024
Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary practices
Regulated temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature
Checked for quality, tracked old and new items, and rotated stock to maintain freshness of food and ingredients
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment
Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients using various kitchen utensils and equipment
Portioned, arranged, and garnished food before serving to patrons
Collaborated with supervisory staff to plan menus and consider factors such as costs and special event needs
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Line Cook
BOATYARD
12.2018 - 06.2019
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
Warehouse Loader/Unloader
SOUTHERN FURNITURE LEASING
10.2018 - 05.2019
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
Warehouse Worker
GROUP III INTERNATIONAL
06.2018 - 01.2019
Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Determine sequence and release of back orders according to stock availability.
Drive trucks in order to pick up incoming stock or to deliver parts to designated locations.
Proficiently managed order picking, fulfillment, inventory, and asset tracking processes, resulting in an annual increase of $200k in revenue
Line Cook
CHUY'S
01.2018 - 06.2018
Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
Line Cook/Catering
BARBERITOS
09.2013 - 12.2017
Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food.
Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.
Request and record customer orders, and compute bills using cash registers, multicounting machines, or pencil and paper.
Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas.
Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
Notify kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders.
Relay food orders to cooks.
Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing.
Perform personnel activities such as supervising and training employees.
Distribute food to servers.
Plan, prepare, and deliver meals to individuals with special dietary needs.
Provide caterers with assistance in food preparation or service.
Serve food and beverages to guests at banquets or other social functions.
Line Cook
BROOKFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
11.2016 - 04.2017
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Cyber Security
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
06-2026
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Alpharetta, GA
04-2017
Forklift Certification - undefined
Mcfatter Technical Center
Davie, Fl
12.2012
Skills
Bilingual
Creole
Supply management
Basic Sign Language
English
Food presentation
Knife skills
Active listener
Time management
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Certification
Chauffeur's Permit
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Line Cook
Marlow's Tavern
12.2024 - Current
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
South City Kitchen Avalon
08.2021 - Current
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Oak Steakhouse
12.2020 - 07.2024
Line Cook
BOATYARD
12.2018 - 06.2019
Warehouse Loader/Unloader
SOUTHERN FURNITURE LEASING
10.2018 - 05.2019
Warehouse Worker
GROUP III INTERNATIONAL
06.2018 - 01.2019
Line Cook
CHUY'S
01.2018 - 06.2018
Line Cook
BROOKFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
11.2016 - 04.2017
Line Cook/Catering
BARBERITOS
09.2013 - 12.2017
Forklift Certification - undefined
Mcfatter Technical Center
Bachelor of Information Technology - Cyber Security
Gwinnett Technical College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
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