Nicholas Novak
North Canton,OH
Summary
Motivated Culinary Graduate with hands-on experience in all facets of a kitchen. Knowledgeable in SERV Safe sanitary practices, and well skilled in knife skills and food preparation. Committed to maintaining set standards in kitchen operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Grinders Above & Beyond
North Canton, Ohio
10.2025 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients to streamline daily kitchen operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Culinary Student Worker
Hocking College
Nelsonville, Ohio
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Produced dishes within designated time frames, ensuring timely service during meal periods.
- Prepared meals according to standards of presentation, taste and sanitation guidelines.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking, baking, grilling and serving.
- Developed pre-emptive stocking skills for Mise en place and service times.
- Trained new staff in proper kitchen safety procedures and techniques.
- Tracked supplies to ensure availability for daily tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Culinary Arts
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH05-2025
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Cooking Methods
- Recipe Preparation
- Grilling techniques
- Plating techniques
- Sauce making
- Food safety
- Food allergen safety
- Contamination control
- Cleaning and organization
- Prep work
- Time Management
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization
- Recipe development
- Staff training
- Highly motivated
Certification
Serv Safe tier 2
Timeline
Line Cook
Grinders Above & Beyond
10.2025 - Current
Culinary Student Worker
Hocking College
10.2023 - 04.2025
Associate of Applied Business - Culinary Arts
Hocking College