Nic Grumbine
Palmyra,PA
Summary
Ambitious Line Chef with many years of experience in the hospitality and food industry. Cheerful and friendly to serve over high volume of customers per day. Knowledge of all food safety and sanitary standards. Fortes include creating new creative dishes and cleaning and preparing the cooking and dining areas.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Chef
Harper's Tavern
Jonestown, Pennsylvania
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted in inventory management by ensuring proper stock levels of supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate food preparation and service timing.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding menu updates and specials.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining speed and accuracy in production.
- Checked all dishes before they left the kitchen to ensure that they met quality standards.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning ovens, grills, stoves, fryers.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Assisted in developing new recipes and menu items as requested by management.
Line Chef
Rising Sun Bar and Kitchen
Palmyra, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Line Chef
Rotunda Brew Pub
Hershey, Pennsylvania
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in inventory management by ensuring proper stock levels of supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate food preparation and service timing.
- Participated in daily prep activities to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Set up line station with proper tools and products, quality checked products within line station, maintained equipment and monitored food delivery.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Line Cook
The Chocolatier
Hershey, Pennsylvania
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmyra High School
Palmyra, PA06-2023
Skills
- Food preparation and presentation
- Menu planning and recipe development
- Effective communication skills
- Time management and prioritization
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Stress management techniques
- Sautéing and grilling methods
- Knife skills and vegetable cutting
- Attention to detail in execution
- Food safety and quality assurance
- Measuring and portioning accuracy
- Poultry and meat cooking techniques
- Work under pressure effectively
- Garnishing and plating artistry
- Inventory management and kitchen organization
Affiliations
- Music
- Bible Study
- Volleyball
- Art
- Frisbee Golf
- Appreciating Nature
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Chef
Harper's Tavern
11.2024 - 07.2025
Line Chef
Rising Sun Bar and Kitchen
03.2024 - 01.2025
Line Chef
Rotunda Brew Pub
07.2023 - 04.2024
Line Cook
The Chocolatier
02.2023 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Palmyra High School
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