Nathan King
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Proficient culinary expertise with significant experience in breakfast preparation and kitchen management. Skills in cooking techniques, ingredient selection, and food safety. Known for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Reliable and effective in meeting changing needs and maintaining kitchen safety and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Office/Front Desk Night Auditor/Breakfast Cook
Best Western Hotel
Jacksonville, AR
12.2020 - 06.2026
- Managed guest check-ins and check-outs, ensuring efficient front desk operations.
- Processed nightly financial reports, verifying accuracy of transactions and revenue.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Performed regular property walkthroughs during the night shift, addressing any safety hazards or cleanliness concerns.
- Prepared and cooked breakfast items, ensuring high quality and presentation standards.
- Managed inventory of food supplies, minimizing waste and maintaining freshness.
- Developed weekly breakfast menus that catered to diverse guest preferences and dietary needs.
Cook
Burger King
Salmon, ID
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring optimal performance during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in orders to maintain sufficient stock of ingredients.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Grocery Team Member
Edwards Food Giant
Jacksonville, AR
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Stocked shelves with merchandise, verifying pricing and product freshness regularly.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Unloaded produce items from truck, broke down pallets, loaded flats with proper produce items for placement on produce floor and checked produce on display for quality.
Floor Member
Regal Cinemas
North Little Rock, AR
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently for ticket sales and concession transactions.
- Clean and maintain theaters between showings
Education
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, AR06-2016
Skills
- Customer assistance
- Kitchen inventory monitoring
- Computer skills
- Safe food storage
- Ingredient preparation
- Kitchen safety and sanitation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cleaning and sanitization
Timeline
Front Office/Front Desk Night Auditor/Breakfast Cook
Best Western Hotel
12.2020 - 06.2026
Cook
Burger King
09.2019 - 10.2020
Grocery Team Member
Edwards Food Giant
05.2017 - 09.2018
Floor Member
Regal Cinemas
10.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School