Paul Reilly
San Antonio
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over 10 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
04.2025 - Current
- Operated various kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, etc., ensuring their proper functioning
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Chef
Snooze an AM Eatery
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth communication between the kitchen and dining area
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Pizza Cook
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and cooked a variety of pizzas, ensuring high quality and consistency in taste
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to maintain food cost efficiency
- Operated pizza ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment with precision and safety
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen area, including proper storage of ingredients
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during busy periods
- Adhered to all food safety regulations and guidelines while handling, preparing, and storing food items
HEB Partner
HEB
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Communicated clearly, displayed patience with unfriendly guests and assertively reached out to gain attention of potential samplers.
- Learned and understood features and benefits of products being offered for sample.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Server, Dishwasher, Line Cook, Prep Cook
Sauced Wing Bar
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
- Prepared food and drinks while following safe food handling procedures.
- Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Forager
Life Alive Urban Oasis and Organic Cafe
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Prepared and presented food
- Sweeping and mopping
- Drain, clean, and refilling food steamer
Material Handling
Nypro, Inc
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Moving materials into the cleanroom, packing goods that come out of the cleanroom, moving pallets and other things using powered industrial trucks, working with intermec devices (handheld scanners), working with spreadsheet
Customer Service Associate
P & S Pizza House
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Customer Service
Floor Sander
H & H Floor Sanding
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Sanding, installing, staining, sealing and finishing wood floors
Crew Member
McDonalds
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Welcomed all customers, took customer orders, ran the cash register, prepared food items, cleared tables, and provided exceptional customer service with a smile
Education
HS Diploma -
Spaulding High School
Barre, VT06.2015
Skills
- Prep work
- Portioning
- Recipe preparation
- Recipe development
- Waste reduction
- Sanitation standards
- Plate presentation
- Staff training
- BOH operations
Certification
- ServSafe
- TABC Certified
- ServSafe Manager Certification
Timeline
Line Cook
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
04.2025 - Current
Chef
Snooze an AM Eatery
03.2023 - 04.2025
Pizza Cook
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
09.2022 - 03.2023
HEB Partner
HEB
09.2021 - 08.2022
Server, Dishwasher, Line Cook, Prep Cook
Sauced Wing Bar
08.2020 - 01.2022
Forager
Life Alive Urban Oasis and Organic Cafe
01.2020 - 03.2020
Material Handling
Nypro, Inc
12.2018 - 06.2019
Customer Service Associate
P & S Pizza House
12.2017 - 12.2018
Floor Sander
H & H Floor Sanding
08.2016 - 11.2017
Crew Member
McDonalds
09.2015 - 07.2016
HS Diploma -
Spaulding High School