Versatile chef and kitchen leader with experience in line cook and assistant manager roles. Skilled in team coordination, sanitation, and menu execution, with a strong focus on communication and workflow optimization. Proven ability to train staff, manage inventory, and keep service running smoothly during busy shifts.
Work History
Chef
4 Months
Hillsboro Pub LLC | 06.2026 - Current
Set up kitchen stations and organized mise en place for service
Prepared menu items according to recipes and portion standards
Monitored food temperatures and followed sanitation procedures
Assisted with inventory checks and reported low-stock ingredients
Adapted quickly to daily specials and changing kitchen priorities
Greenbrier /Grill Assistant Manager
11 Months
Greenbrier Grill | 07.2025 - 06.2026
Managed daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations to support consistent service flow.
Coordinated staff schedules and shift coverage to maintain reliable restaurant staffing.
Monitored food quality and service standards to ensure guest satisfaction.
Trained new team members on opening, closing, and service procedures.
Enforced safety and sanitation procedures to maintain compliant work areas.
Line Cook
4 Years 2 Months
Appalachia Kitchen | 04.2021 - 06.2025
Trained new cooks on knife skills, station setup, and line workflow, enhancing team efficiency and consistency.ss.
Communicated with expo and fellow cooks to resolve rush-period bottlenecks efficiently.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Trained newer cooks on knife skills, station setup, and line workflow expectation
Monitored food safety and sanitation practices, maintaining compliance and supporting a clean kitchen environment.