Oskar Paulson
Cedar Rapids,Iowa
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Keystone Assisted Living
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Food Prep Cook
La Rana
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Stocked ingredients, tracked expenses and maintained foodservice equipment in proper operating condition.
- Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Food Runner
T-Bocks Sports Bar And Grill
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
- Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12.2024
Skills
- Server Communication
- Food Presentation
- Food Rotation
- Inventory Management
- Portioning
- Ingredient Inspection
- Meat Cutting
- Highly Motivated
- Fish and Seafood Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Professional Attitude
- Quality Control
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Keystone Assisted Living
03.2023 - Current
Food Prep Cook
La Rana
10.2021 - 07.2022
Food Runner
T-Bocks Sports Bar And Grill
03.2019 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Kirkwood Community College
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