Adept Line Cook with a proven track record at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, showcasing expertise in food presentation and a strong problem-solving ability. Elevated kitchen efficiency and food safety standards, demonstrating exceptional prep work and soft skills development. Mastered recipe preparation and ingredient inspection, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Charlotte, NC
04.2024 - 10.2024
Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Received and stored food and supplies.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Line Cook
Emmets Social Table
Waxhaw, NC
02.2022 - 04.2023
Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
Line Cook
The Flipside Restaurant
Rockhill, SC
08.2020 - 04.2021
Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Handled glassware, crystal, and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cuthbertson HighShcool
Waxhaw, NC
06-2024
High School Diploma -
Catawba Ridge High School
Fort Mill, SC
12-2022
Skills
Ingredient inspection
Food presentation
Portioning
Recipe preparation
Prep work
Food rotation
Web development
Strong problem solving
Soft skills development
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Code writing
Python
Affiliations
Skateboarding
Photography
Gaming
Accomplishments
Completed all engineering classes via highschool Project Lead The Way Program.
Completed carnegie mellon university level 1 python programming course.