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, TX05-1986
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