Stephen Ottley
Foley,AL
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic prep cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Zeke's Marina
03.2023 - Current
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
Line Cook
Shrimp Basket
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Cook
Royal Caribbean International
03.2001 - 07.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
O Levels -
Mucurapo Senior Comprehensive
Trinidad &Tobago.09.2016
Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Portion Standards
- Order Delivery Practices
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Safe Work Practices
- Menu Memorization
- Team Oriented
- Sanitization Protocols
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Time Management
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Willingness to Learn
- Performance Improvement
- Efficient Multitasking
- Food Storage
- Patient Awareness
Timeline
Prep Cook
Zeke's Marina
03.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Shrimp Basket
03.2023 - 08.2023
Cook
Royal Caribbean International
03.2001 - 07.2019
O Levels -
Mucurapo Senior Comprehensive