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Nicholas Gaither

Elkins

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Tacos 4 Life, excelling in food preparation and contamination prevention. Proven ability to multitask and maintain high standards of kitchen organization, ensuring customer satisfaction through meticulous dish preparation and attention to detail. Skilled in grilling and effective communication, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

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.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Tacos 4 Life
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Deli Worker

Harps Foods
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.

Education

GED -

Sierra Nevada High School
Reno, NV

Skills

  • Dish preparation
  • Contamination prevention
  • Grilling
  • Portion control
  • Food preparation
  • Event catering
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization

Timeline

Cook

Tacos 4 Life
10.2022 - 02.2025

Deli Worker

Harps Foods
08.2021 - 10.2022

GED -

Sierra Nevada High School

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