Nick Medlin
The Cheesecake Factory
Broken Arrow,OK
13
Years of experience
Experienced kitchen leader with a strong background in grill, sauté, and fry stations, food safety, and shift coordination. Known for keeping service running smoothly, training staff, and maintaining quality during busy rushes.
Work History
Line Cook
5 Years 9 Months- Cooked menu items on grill, sauté, and fry stations.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Monitored food quality and corrected preparation issues quickly.
- Prepared scratch ingredients following Cheesecake Factory recipes and portion standards.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen team during meal rushes.
- Maintained clean, sanitized work areas throughout busy service.
- Followed food safety procedures and kitchen sanitation guidelines.
- Oversaw diverse responsibilities simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Line Supervisor
1 Year 8 Months- Enforced food safety and sanitation procedures throughout Abuelo's workplace
- Monitored food quality and presentation across Abuelo's kitchen line
- Structured daily workflow processes to meet production targets and support team collaboration.
- Promoted teamwork among production and cross-functional teams to improve workflow and communication.
- Orchestrated daily opening and closing tasks for Abuelo's restaurant, ensuring smooth transitions and operational readiness.
- Ensured all employees were trained in safety protocols and procedures.
- Examined POS orders and amended ticket discrepancies to ensure accurate customer service.
- Proposed enhancements for production techniques and equipment to improve product quality and streamline operations.
Kitchen Supervisor
2 Years 7 Months- Supervised Joe Taco kitchen staff during prep, service, and closing shifts.
- Trained Joe Taco cooks on recipes, plating, and kitchen procedures.
- Managed line readiness and assigned prep tasks for Joe Taco service.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and temperature checks across Joe Taco stations.
- Inspected ingredients and supplies for quality, freshness, and proper storage.
- Enforced Joe Taco standards for cleanliness, organization, and food handling.
- Resolved kitchen issues and supported staff communication during daily operations.
Shift Manager
2 Years- Supervised Whataburger crew during opening, rush, and closing shifts.
- Trained team members on restaurant procedures, service standards, and safety rules.
- Monitored food quality, sanitation, and kitchen readiness throughout each shift.
- Coordinated crew assignments for drive-thru, lobby, and kitchen operations.
- Checked inventory levels and restocked supplies for daily restaurant needs.
- Inspected work areas regularly for cleanliness and organization standards.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Grill station
Sauté station
Fry station
Recipe standardization
Food safety
POS order tracking
Kitchen supervision
Shift coordination
Team communication
Attention to detail
Stress tolerance
Timeline
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Line Supervisor
Abuelo's
08.2018 - 04.2020Read More
Kitchen Supervisor
Joe Taco
01.2016 - 08.2018Read More
Shift Manager
Whataburger
01.2014 - 01.2016Read More
Tascosa High School
High School Diploma
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