Preston Mcahren
Overland Park
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with expertise in food preparation, food safety, and kitchen equipment maintenance. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and monitor food quality to ensure efficient meal service. Results-driven operator with a strong focus on production efficiency and safety protocols. Known for maintaining cleanliness and monitoring equipment functionality, contributing to seamless operations and quality outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
IHOP
Overland Park
08.2025 - Current
- Prepped ingredients for daily menu items following standard recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness of cooking stations and kitchen equipment.
- Assisted in food plating and presentation for customer orders.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout preparation process.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding order status.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Operator
American Phoenix
Topeka
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated machinery to maintain production flow and efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for production processes.
- Monitored equipment for proper functioning and reported issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to prevent downtime.
- Documented daily activities and reported directly to supervisors.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area throughout shifts.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Unloader
Toys"R"Us
Lee's Summit
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Unloaded merchandise swiftly from delivery trucks to designated areas.
- Sorted and organized products for easy access on the sales floor.
- Operated equipment safely to assist in unloading heavy items.
- Inspected incoming goods for damage and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding inventory levels and product needs.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from loading dock to trucks.
- Unloaded incoming shipments and placed items onto designated pallets or shelves.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling heavy materials.
- Handled packages safely while unloading and transporting.
- Utilized material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
- Reported any product issues to supervisors immediately.
- Maintained a clean work area to promote efficiency and safety.
- Transported goods between storage areas utilizing wheeled carts or dollies safely and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
Clayton, OK05-2013
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Menu planning
- Cooking techniques
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Production efficiency
- ServSafe certified
- Nutrition awareness
- Ingredient selection
- Recipes and menu planning
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Adaptability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
IHOP
08.2025 - Current
Operator
American Phoenix
01.2024 - 07.2025
Unloader
Toys"R"Us
12.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School