Nicholas Saucier
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Hardworking Line Cook bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Motivated Line Cook with 12 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Responsible Line Cook skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
The Harbor Bar and Grill
Metairie, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Line Cook
Don's Seafood
Covington, , LA
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
Line Cook
Copeland's Of New Orleans Restaurant Group
Slidell, LA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brother Martin
New Orleans, LA05-2012
Skills
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Safety
- Line Management
- Server Communication
- Recipe Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Portioning
- Food Presentation
- Food Rotation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Quality Control
- Active Listener
- Attention to Detail
- Crew Training
- Food Safety Standards
- Recipe Adaptation
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Problem-Solving
- Portion Control
- Portion Management
- Foodservice Sanitation
- Grilling Techniques
- Food Storage
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Storage Procedures
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Meat Cutting
- Workload Management
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Sauce Preparation
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Back of House Operations
- Entree Preparation
- Food Allergen Safety
- Effective Prioritization
- Following Cooking Methods
- Salad Preparation
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Ingredient Stocking
- Head Chef Collaboration
- Team Coordination
- Stock Rotation
- Cleaning and Organization
- Time Management
- Supply Management
- Contamination Control
- Menu Item Memorization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Appetizer Preparation
Timeline
Line Cook
The Harbor Bar and Grill
01.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Don's Seafood
05.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Copeland's Of New Orleans Restaurant Group
09.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Brother Martin
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