Nathan Payton
Houston,TX
Summary
Proven culinary professional with experience at Sodexo Food Service, adept in maintaining high sanitation standards and delivering exceptional customer service. Excelled in cooking techniques and culinary creativity, ensuring efficient meal preparation and food presentation. Demonstrated strong multitasking and organizational skills, significantly enhancing kitchen operations and guest satisfaction. Hardworking and enthusiastic cook 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. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sodexo Food Service
Houston, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Dishwasher/Cook
LGC Hospitality
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
Education
Walker High School
Walker, LA05.1993
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Sanitation Practices
- Grilling
- Ingredients measuring
- Culinary creativity
- Food pairing
Timeline
Cook
Sodexo Food Service
09.2020 - Current
Dishwasher/Cook
LGC Hospitality
11.2018 - 08.2021
Walker High School