Owen Aldridge
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Resourceful culinary professional, possessing the skills required to handle a dynamic fine dining restaurant environment, understands complex recipes and all standard cooking techniques, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Excels in fast-paced environments using strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
The Pub, Tavern Restaurant Group
Cincinnati, OH
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils IE: workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a food processor, deep fryer, grill, stand mixer, and combi oven.
- Memorized short card menu items and ingredients on the go to service customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Established and maintained open, communicative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Performed knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Line Cook
Boca, Boca Restaurant Group
Cincinnati, OH
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Maintained a sanitary workstation at all times
- Became adeptly familiar with Mise en place among other French Brigade systems
- Learned Stock making, precision plating, efficient and clean prep work
- Endured intense 500+ reservation weekends in a fast-paced French Brigade system
- Bolstered French techniques
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2026
High School Diploma -
Walnut Hills High School
Cincinnati, OH08.2024
Skills
Grilling techniques
Attention to detail
Food presentation/plating experience
Allergen awareness understanding
Coachable / teachable / open to criticism
Highly motivated
Time management
Cleaning and organization
Customer service
Professional attitude
Reliable and trustworthy
Active listener
Problem-solving
Food safety knowledge
Cleanliness standards
Kitchen sanitization
Knife skills
Kitchen station setup
Quality control
Back of house operations
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Cook
Boca, Boca Restaurant Group
11.2025 - 03.2026
Line Cook
The Pub, Tavern Restaurant Group
01.2025 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Walnut Hills High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Cincinnati