Nicholas White
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Motivated and hardworking line cook with 10+ years of experience cooking delicious items quickly at various eating establishments. Expert at preparing various menu items using various cooking methods. Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as requested.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Chef
City National Arena
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety protocols and quality standards.
- Developed and refined menu items to enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency in service delivery.
- Trained new chefs on cooking techniques, equipment usage, and kitchen workflows to promote skill development.
Prep Line Cook
Grinds2damax
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared ingredients for recipes, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with chefs to streamline food preparation processes.
Line Cook
Trattoria Rustica
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Fry Cook
Sushi Hiro
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standardized recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Operated fryers and grills efficiently to ensure timely food service.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
Executive Sous Chef
Beeside Balcony
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus, enhancing culinary offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork in fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing food waste and optimizing cost control measures.
Assistant Sous Chef
The Hotel La Jolla
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food preparation and service.
- Collaborated with executive chef to create seasonal menus reflecting local ingredients.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, enhancing team productivity and skill levels.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout kitchen processes.
Line Cook
Barbarella Restaurant
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared high-quality steaks and other menu items according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels to facilitate efficient food preparation and reduce waste.
Line Cook
Black Angus Steak House
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Developed and maintained high standards for food quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize customer service experience.
- Trained new line cooks on menu items, cooking techniques, and safety protocols.
Lead Cook
Puaa BBQ Co
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
- Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines for kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
- Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Double-checked plated meals for last-minute changes before sending to dining room.
- Filled specialized menu orders.
- Implemented food quality specifications through menu planning, plate presentation and quality checks.
- Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Lead Cook
Leeward Bar and Grill
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Assisted Sous Chef with training and development of culinary staff.
- Implemented food quality specifications through menu planning, plate presentation and quality checks.
- Filled specialized menu orders.
- Double-checked plated meals for last-minute changes before sending to dining room.
- Observed and tested food to determine whether food was cooked sufficiently and according to recipes.
Shift Lead
La Tour Cafe
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Oversaw food production for quality and consistency with house standards.
- Kept front line prepared and stocked for peak periods and encouraged staff to prepare small food batches frequently during slow periods.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
Fry Cook
5 Guys Burgers And Fries
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to complete orders quickly.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Wiped down counters with sanitizing spray to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Restocked and rotated food products using first-in, first-out method.
- Collaborated with team members to promote consistent workflows and deliver food orders on time.
- Labeled and dated food products for safety.
- Handled waste management duties by properly and safely disposing of all trash at end of shift.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized kitchen and walk-in freezer to enable employees to easily find items.
- Checked temperatures for food items during cooking, holding and serving.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Set up station according to standard operating procedures with ample backup product to complete shift.
- Sanitized all cutting boards and surfaces at beginning of shift to avoid cross-contamination.
Dishwasher
IHOP
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Line Cook
Buzz's Steakhouse
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
- Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Pearl City High School
Pearl City, HI06.2010
Skills
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Foodservice sanitation
- Ingredient inspection
- Sauce preparation
- Food storage
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Team-oriented
- Food preparation
- Dish preparation
- Highly motivated
- Punctual and honest
- Active listener
- Food presentation
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- High volume production capability
- Ingredient measurement
- Hot and cold food preparation
Timeline
Line Chef
City National Arena
07.2025 - Current
Prep Line Cook
Grinds2damax
04.2025 - 07.2025
Line Cook
Trattoria Rustica
02.2025 - 04.2025
Fry Cook
Sushi Hiro
10.2024 - 02.2025
Executive Sous Chef
Beeside Balcony
04.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Sous Chef
The Hotel La Jolla
10.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook
Barbarella Restaurant
02.2022 - 10.2022
Line Cook
Black Angus Steak House
02.2019 - 02.2022
Lead Cook
Puaa BBQ Co
08.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Cook
Leeward Bar and Grill
08.2018 - 02.2019
Line Cook
Buzz's Steakhouse
03.2018 - 06.2018
Fry Cook
5 Guys Burgers And Fries
02.2018 - 08.2018
Dishwasher
IHOP
02.2018 - 08.2018
Shift Lead
La Tour Cafe
09.2015 - 12.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Pearl City High School