Nikolas Sanchez
NAPLES
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
McCollum’s
Buchanan
2025.03 - 2026.05
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and specials.
- Cooked and plated dishes according to restaurant standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Manager
Taco Bell Restaurant
Buchanan
2024.02 - 2025.06
- Supervised daily restaurant operations and maintained service quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service techniques.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive dining experience for customers.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure availability.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Oversaw marketing initiatives, increasing brand awareness and sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary
LeCordon Bleu Chicago
Chicago, IL 2010.03 - 2013.06
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Cooking techniques
- Grill operation
- Frying techniques
- Sautéing techniques
- Knife techniques
- Flambé techniques
- Garnishing
- Prepared foods plating
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Foodservice sanitation
- Sanitation standards
- Workstation sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen station setup
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- ServSafe Certification 2025
Accomplishments
- Speed Champion (Taco Bell) multiple months
- Customer service awards
- Leadership/Team Member awards
Affiliations
- Collecting Lego’s
- Collecting comics
- Playing Frisbee Golf
- My cat Gizmo
Timeline
Line Cook
McCollum’s
2025.03 - 2026.05
Manager
Taco Bell Restaurant
2024.02 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary
LeCordon Bleu Chicago
2010.03 - 2013.06