Oliver Prichard
Oak Harbor
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Line Cook with 12 years in the hospitality industry, specializing in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments. Experienced in leading kitchen staff, maintaining high culinary standards, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Skilled in food preparation, station management, and enforcing safety and sanitation protocols. Passionate about mentoring new staff and contributing to innovative menu development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Captain Whidbey Inn
Oak Harbor
07.2022 - Current
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while ensuring quality control.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Supervised the inventory of food items to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
Key Holder
Wendy's
Oak Harbor
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Verified accuracy of register tills at beginning and end of shift.
- Performed daily banking duties such as deposits and withdrawals of funds from registers.
- Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms, and delegating tasks to team members
General Manager, Lead Line Cook
The Pickle Boat Grill
Old Forge
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies
- Oversaw incoming deliveries, including unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Prep Cook, Line Cook
The Old Mill Restaurant
Old Forge
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders
- Trained new employees on food preparation
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
Education
Cosmetology -
Evergreen Beauty College
Mount Vernon, WA01-2024
High School Diploma -
Orion High School
Houston, TX02-2022
Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Team management
- Sanitation procedures
- Cost control
- Recipe development
- Time management
- Food safety
- Menu planning
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Captain Whidbey Inn
07.2022 - Current
Key Holder
Wendy's
05.2020 - 06.2022
General Manager, Lead Line Cook
The Pickle Boat Grill
01.2016 - 11.2019
Prep Cook, Line Cook
The Old Mill Restaurant
01.2013 - 12.2015
Cosmetology -
Evergreen Beauty College
High School Diploma -
Orion High School