Natasha Swanson
Portland
Summary
High-volume brunch specialist with 12+ years of experience thriving in fast-paced service environments. Expert in multitasking, line coordination, and running the wheel with speed and precision. Skilled in team leadership, prep execution, and maintaining seamless ticket flow under pressure while upholding quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Metropolitan Tavern
Portland
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in training new staff on kitchen procedures and safety practices, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to execute high volume catering events.
Brunch Cook
Eastburn
Portland
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Thrived in high-volume, fast-paste brunch service while maintaining quality, and consistency.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking ability under peak service pressure
- Specialized in egg cookery with advanced proficiency in multiple preparations (poached, ovaries easy, omelettes, hollandaise, etc.)
Kitchen Manager
Slappy Cakes
Portland
12.2016 - 09.2023
- Developed an implemented kitchen policies, procedure is in quality standards.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff based on anticipated business volume.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Multitasking ability
- Prep work
- High-volume cooking
- Egg cookery
- Inventory management
- Knife skills
- Crew training
- Recruitment
- Menu development
- Scheduling
- Safe food handling
Timeline
Line Cook
Metropolitan Tavern
05.2025 - Current
Brunch Cook
Eastburn
09.2023 - 05.2025
Kitchen Manager
Slappy Cakes
12.2016 - 09.2023