Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Nathaniel Smith

Winter Garden,FL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Walt Disney World Company, excelling in food preparation and sanitation compliance. Proven ability to operate kitchen equipment safely while maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Strong team collaboration and time management skills ensure efficient service during peak periods, consistently delivering quality dishes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Cook

Walt Disney World Company
Lake Buena Vista, FL
06.2021 - 10.2024
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Checked temperature of cooked foods using thermometers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment according to health regulations.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.

Line Cook

Napkins
Fayetteville, NC
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

2nd Cook

Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gray's Creek High School
Hope Mills, NC
05-2018

Some College (No Degree) -

The Chef Academy
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Sanitation compliance
  • Recipe adherence
  • Kitchen safety
  • Equipment operation
  • Temperature control
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Team management
  • Knife skills
  • Frying
  • Cutting and slicing techniques

Accomplishments

  • I Earned the Title of Eagle Scout

Timeline

2nd Cook

Walt Disney World Company
06.2021 - 10.2024

Line Cook

Napkins
02.2020 - 05.2021

2nd Cook

Walt Disney World Resort
10.2018 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Gray's Creek High School

Some College (No Degree) -

The Chef Academy
Nathaniel Smith