Taylor Lane
Wheeling
Summary
A seasoned professional with a proven track record at Olive Garden Restaurant, I excel in food preparation and kitchen sanitation, underscoring my attention to detail and team coordination. Leveraged expertise to enhance kitchen efficiency and uphold high cleanliness standards, significantly boosting team morale and productivity.
Works well with others and can maintain a safe and professional work environment while also having fun.
Can make schedules, place truck orders, compare P&L's. I can also conduct disciplinary actions if needed and handle customer complaints.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
General Manager
Dominos Pizza Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Team Member
McDonald's Restaurant
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
High School Diploma -
Steubenville High School
Steubenville, OH05-2017
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Line management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 20 staff members.
- Had multiple record sales days.
- Held a assistant manager position, to eventually move up to General Manager.
- Moved my way up to trainer within 3 months of being at a position.
Certification
- Food Safety Certification – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
- Food handlers
Timeline
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
General Manager
Dominos Pizza Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2024
Team Member
McDonald's Restaurant
12.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Waynesburg University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Capella University
High School Diploma -
Steubenville High School
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