Nicholas Thompson
Vista,CA
Summary
Adept Lead Line Cook with a proven track record at Temecula Creek Inn, excelling in food safety and team leadership. Skilled in high-volume food assembly and grilling techniques, achieving near-perfect customer satisfaction. Demonstrates strong menu planning abilities and a quick learning capacity, fostering team camaraderie and ensuring peak productivity. Cooking is my life and I want to continue to learn and create at the highest levels.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Line Cook
Caldo Pomodoro
Carlsbad, CA
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Culinary Arts -
San Diego Job Corps Center
Imperial Beach, CAGeneral Raymond Murray High School
Vista, CA2017
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Grilling Techniques
- Menu Planning
- Quick learner
- Team player
- Team leading
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Temecula Creek Inn
05.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Caldo Pomodoro
12.2017 - 07.2019
Culinary Arts -
San Diego Job Corps Center
General Raymond Murray High School