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Nicholas Collins

Terre Haute,IN

Summary

Skilled Cook with extensive experience at Dairy Queen, adept in recipe-based cooking and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to maintain high sanitation standards and excel in high-volume environments, ensuring customer satisfaction with a keen focus on food safety and quality. Achieved a high accuracy rate in order preparation, contributing to repeat business and positive customer feedback.

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Hardworking and enthusiastic line 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

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Dairy Queen
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Cashier, Cart Pusher

Walmart
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Collected carts left in parking areas and returned to retail stores.
  • Gathered stray carts throughout store and contributed to maintaining store tidiness.
  • Gathered carts manually and with remote controlled cart pusher.
  • Maintained friendly and enthusiastic attitude with focus on delivering quality customer service.
  • Gathered shopping carts and maintained organized cart storage at store entrance.
  • Gathered and consolidated carts, freeing up additional cart return spaces.
  • Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.

Cook

Casey's
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.

Cook

Burger King
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
  • Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
  • Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
  • Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
  • Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
  • Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
  • Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
  • Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
  • Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
  • Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
  • Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
  • Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
  • Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
  • Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
  • Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
  • Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
  • Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
  • Followed recipes and cooking techniques for consistent results.
  • Verified accurate portioning of food items and garnishes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Terre Haute, IN
05-2021

Skills

  • Ingredients measuring
  • Sauteing
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Cooking
  • Dish preparation
  • Sanitation
  • Food handling
  • Surface cleaning
  • Contamination prevention
  • Frying
  • Food safety oversight
  • Grilling
  • Knife skills
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Team collaboration
  • Kitchen organization
  • Order verification
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Supply restocking
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Positive and professional
  • Temperature control
  • Sanitation practices
  • Cleaning and organization

Timeline

Cook

Dairy Queen
10.2023 - 01.2025

Cashier, Cart Pusher

Walmart
04.2022 - 09.2023

Cook

Casey's
07.2021 - 03.2022

Cook

Burger King
01.2021 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Terre Haute South Vigo High School

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