Paul Schoon
Stafford,Va
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Hardworking and enthusiastic Line 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. Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement. Promote employee motivation and keep department operation aligned with goals by leveraging proactive management style. Encouraging with employees and diplomatic in mediating conflicts to enhance satisfaction and team collaboration. Excellent relationship-builder with good communication, time management and multitasking skills focused on boosting business short- and long-term success. Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic. Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards. Dependable Server successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Line Cook
Olive Garden
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Server
Zibbibo 73
Stafford Va
01 2023 - 12 2023
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Stafford VA
09 2020 - 11 2022
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Department Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Stafford VA
01 2018 - 09 2020
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Shift Leader
Buffalo Wild Wings
Stafford VA
09 2016 - 01 2018
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided staff with feedback and guidance.
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Stafford VA
11 2010 - 09 2016
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
Stafford VA
04 2005 - 11 2010
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Line Cook
Carlos O'Kelly's
Stafford VA
04 2002 - 04 2005
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Infantryman
US Army
Ft Stewart GA
07 1999 - 11 2001
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
- Utilized advanced tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants.
Education
Brooke Point High School
Stafford VA06.1999
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
- Safety guidelines
- Maintaining equipment
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- NREMT
Affiliations
I have been Volunteering at Rescue 9 for the past 2 years.
Timeline
Server/Line Cook
Olive Garden
01.2024 - Current
Brooke Point High School
Server
Zibbibo 73
01 2023 - 12 2023
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
09 2020 - 11 2022
Department Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
01 2018 - 09 2020
Shift Leader
Buffalo Wild Wings
09 2016 - 01 2018
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
11 2010 - 09 2016
Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
04 2005 - 11 2010
Line Cook
Carlos O'Kelly's
04 2002 - 04 2005
Infantryman
US Army
07 1999 - 11 2001