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Preston Pollock

Radford,VA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Skinny Place Inc., excelling in food preparation and kitchen staff coordination. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and strong communication skills, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction through accurate order fulfillment and efficient multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Short Order Cook

Skinny place inc
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Lead Barback

Bridge Tender Inn
05.2014 - 02.2015
  • Ensured exceptional guest experiences through attentive service.
  • Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.

Food Expeditor

Island Time Bar&Grill
10.2014 - 12.2016
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu offerings and appropriate culinary techniques.
  • Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
  • Confirmed proper placement of products and side items while implementing special instructions.
  • Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
  • Utilized culinary and cutlery tools to prepare various foods for cooking or cold dish presentations.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.

Sauté Line Cook

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2025
  • Displayed correct recipes on monitor during prepping, frying and sautéing process to prepare ingredients and plate dishes to business standards.
  • Cleaned sauté station and sanitized and stocked equipment, utensils and tools to prepare for next day's work.
  • Answered, reported and followed Chef's instructions to cook menu items in cooperation with rest of kitchen staff.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and made sauces to prepare food for service.
  • Cooled, stored, labeled and dated food products appropriately to maximize ingredient freshness when preparing recipes.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.

Cook

Cate's Italian Garden
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
  • Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.

Line Cook

The Feast Restaurant
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • 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.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.

Line Cook

Bortell's Lounge
08.2023 - 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.

Doormen/security

Sports Lounge
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Checked IDs and closely examined patrons' faces to verify age.
  • Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
  • Monitored, guarded and patrolled premises to prevent infractions of rules, theft and violence.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.

Education

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Manatee High School
Bradenton, FL

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Product stocking
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Strong communication skills
  • Food tray carrying
  • Multitasking
  • Order accuracy
  • Working in coolers and freezers
  • Inventory control
  • Employee training
  • Safe food handling
  • Customer service oriented
  • Food preparation
  • To-go order preparation

Reference

Executive Chef
Robert McKinley Known: 1yr
+19413210390

Dessert Chef
Kegan VanderMolen Known: 10yrs
+19415659085

Head Food Expeditor
Jeff Adams Known: 3yrs
+13026904615

FOH manager
Dana Coty Known: 6yrs
+16094688155

Timeline

Line Cook

Bortell's Lounge
08.2023 - Current

Doormen/security

Sports Lounge
05.2023 - 11.2023

Cook

Cate's Italian Garden
10.2021 - 12.2022

Line Cook

The Feast Restaurant
04.2021 - 10.2023

Sauté Line Cook

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2025

Short Order Cook

Skinny place inc
10.2017 - 08.2019

Food Expeditor

Island Time Bar&Grill
10.2014 - 12.2016

Lead Barback

Bridge Tender Inn
05.2014 - 02.2015

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Manatee High School

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