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Nathanael Becker

Line Cook
Chesterton,IN

Summary

Adept at maintaining high standards of health and safety, I excelled as a Line Cook at Martinis Scratch Kitchen, mastering food rotation and presentation. My ability to quickly memorize new menu items and collaborate effectively with team members significantly boosted kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction, showcasing my hard skill in recipe preparation and my soft skill in teamwork. My goal is to make everyone's day a little brighter around me, whether that's making them food or giving them great service. It is my mission to make the world a little bit better then how I found it.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Martinis Scratch Kitchen
Valparaiso, IN
01.2024 - Current
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Third Coast Spice Cafe
Chesterton, IN
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep the kitchen running efficiently.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.

Prep Cook/Line Worker

Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill
Chesterton, IN
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment, working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
  • Heated sauces, soups, and gravies, according to specified methods.
  • Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
  • Worked well with customers to enhance their experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
12-2026

Skills

  • Prep work
  • Food rotation
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Food presentation
  • Recipe Preparation
  • Portioning

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager certified

Languages

Japanese
Limited

Affiliations

  • conservation activities
  • camping and nature
  • role-playing games

Timeline

Line Cook

Martinis Scratch Kitchen
01.2024 - Current

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Third Coast Spice Cafe
03.2023 - 12.2023

Prep Cook/Line Worker

Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill
06.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Purdue University Northwest

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