Rashaad Richardson
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Accomplished Lead Line Cook with a proven track record at Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale, enhancing kitchen operations through effective team leadership and stringent adherence to food safety standards. Demonstrated ability to maintain high accuracy under pressure, fostering customer satisfaction and repeat business. Skilled in food preparation and passionate about fostering a positive work environment, showcasing both hard and soft skills essential for culinary excellence. Motivated kitchen leader offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
2015.06 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Upheld strict adherence to food safety regulations by regularly sanitizing workstations and monitoring cooking temperatures for optimal results.
- Collaborated with management to design and implement cost-control measures, reducing food waste and overall expenses.
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
2011.07 - 2015.06
- Prepare uncooked food items
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
- Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
- Plating prepared foods
- Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
- Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
- Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
Line Cook
King Street Grille
2010.01 - 2012.09
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
- Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
Education
GED -
James Island High School
Charleston, SCGeneral Technology
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCSkills
- Food Safety Standards
- Line Management
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership abilities
- Passionate about food and food service
- Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
- Food-handling certification – ServSafe Certification 2020
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Follows directions and instructions
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
2015.06 - Current
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
2011.07 - 2015.06
Line Cook
King Street Grille
2010.01 - 2012.09
GED -
James Island High School
General Technology
Trident Technical College
ServSafe
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