Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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RandyPaul Houston

Austin,TX

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Apple Mac Cafe
Austin, TX
10.2023 - Current
  • Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
  • Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
  • Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
  • Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items based on customer feedback.
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.

Line Cook

Westwood Country ClubL
Austin, TX
07.2018 - 10.2023
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.

Line Cook

Culinary Dropout
Austin, TX
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.

Fry Cook

Lucy's Chicken
Austin, TX
06.2013 - 07.2017
  • Kept abreast of current menu items, ingredients and preparation methods for each item served in the restaurant.
  • Cleaned frying vats after every shift using approved degreasing solutions.
  • Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak hours.
  • Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
  • Utilized appropriate tools such as tongs or spatulas when retrieving or transferring hot foods from fryer baskets to plates.
  • Monitored product freshness and discarded out-of-date items according to health regulations.
  • Operated deep fryers safely while cooking food items as per customer requests.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
  • Trained new employees on fryer operation techniques.
  • Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
  • Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
  • Assisted with inventory management tasks such as counting supplies or updating records.
  • Inspected fryers regularly to ensure optimal performance and temperature levels.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding proper food storage, labeling and rotation of stock.
  • Cooked orders according to customer specifications within established time frames.
  • Maintained a clean work area by washing dishes, utensils, equipment and counters throughout shift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Del Valle High School
Del Valle, TX
05-1986

Skills

  • Kitchen Management
  • Food presentation
  • Menu Planning
  • Menu development
  • Knife Skills
  • Baking techniques

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Apple Mac Cafe
10.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Westwood Country ClubL
07.2018 - 10.2023

Line Cook

Culinary Dropout
08.2017 - 07.2018

Fry Cook

Lucy's Chicken
06.2013 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Del Valle High School
RandyPaul Houston