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Rheta Roberts

Champaign,IL

Summary

Cook with 10+ years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large volumes of food quickly and efficiently. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment. Quality-focused and efficient Cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy, fast-paced kitchens.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Collegefresh
10.2023 - 09.2025
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking ingredients and minimizing waste.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Monitored cooking times to ensure optimal flavor and texture of dishes.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Grill Cook

Bob Evans Restaurant
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall service speed.
  • Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
  • Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
  • Effectively communicated with fellow team members to coordinate dish preparation during peak service hours.
  • Trained new staff members on grill station operations, resulting in improved overall performance of the team.
  • Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.

Production Worker

KraftHeinz Food
04.2022 - 03.2023

Assisted with

  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity.
  • Trained new employees on assembly processes, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, ensuring flexibility in operations.
  • Responded promptly to equipment malfunctions, minimizing disruptions to production.
  • Increased team morale, leading safety training sessions.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.

Line Cook

Fazolis
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Prepared diverse menu items ensuring high-quality presentation and flavor consistency.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
  • Trained new line cooks on kitchen procedures, equipment usage, and best practices.
  • Implemented portion control measures to minimize waste and enhance cost-effectiveness.

General Laborer

Express Employment
2021 - 04.2022
  • Operated heavy machinery to execute daily tasks efficiently and safely.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve productivity.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.

General Laborer

People Ready
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
  • Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.

Production Worker

Assemblers
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
  • Enhanced production line efficiency by streamlining assembly processes.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment, adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.

Grill Cook

Totally Temps
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Operated grill station efficiently during peak service hours, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of grilled items, adhering to quality standards and recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill area, following safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Assisted in training new staff on grilling techniques and kitchen operations for consistent performance.

Manager/Cook/Cashier

Chicago Steak Fish and Chicken
02.2014 - 06.2014
  • Performed all duties for this restaurant
  • Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards.
  • Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions
  • .Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
  • Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues.
  • Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles.
  • Served fresh, hot food with a smile in a timely manner.
  • Cut and chopped food items and cooked on a grill or in fryers.
  • Properly portioned and packaged take-out foods for customers.

Cook

Wades Chicken
06.2013 - 01.2014
  • Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.
  • Consistently verified that kitchen staff followed all recipes and portioned serving guidelines correctly.
  • Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods.

Food handler

Decatur Correctional center
12.2008 - 05.2012
  • Assembled and served food items to up 1000 inmates and staff daily
  • Instrumental in practicing safety and sanitation habits maintaining state regulatory standards
  • Accomplished serving food and cleaning the area properly in a timely manner at shifs' end, meeting supervisor's satisfaction
  • Followed direction effectively to achieve assigned objectives and ensured quality service

prep Cook

Hometown Buffet
09.2006 - 01.2007
  • Coordinated timing of food preparation by supervisory instruction
  • Use innovative approaches to traditional cooking principles by using standard recipes to stay consistent
  • Balanced flavors in a dish to maintain quality of taste
  • Experienced with many appliances, utensils, ovens, grills, proofers, and steamers

Education

GED - Restaurant Management

Lakeland Community College
Mattoon, IL

Skills

  • ServSafe certified
  • Food handlers card
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Focus on portion and cost control
  • Diligent and quick to learn new tasks
  • Excellent team player
  • Committed to producing high-quality products
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Sanitation practices
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food waste reduction
  • Performance improvement
  • Allergen awareness
  • Nutrition awareness
  • Operations management
  • Food trends awareness
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Cook

Collegefresh
10.2023 - 09.2025

Grill Cook

Bob Evans Restaurant
04.2023 - 09.2023

Production Worker

KraftHeinz Food
04.2022 - 03.2023

Line Cook

Fazolis
06.2021 - 04.2022

General Laborer

People Ready
08.2019 - 06.2021

Production Worker

Assemblers
08.2017 - 01.2019

Grill Cook

Totally Temps
08.2015 - 10.2016

Manager/Cook/Cashier

Chicago Steak Fish and Chicken
02.2014 - 06.2014

Cook

Wades Chicken
06.2013 - 01.2014

Food handler

Decatur Correctional center
12.2008 - 05.2012

prep Cook

Hometown Buffet
09.2006 - 01.2007

GED - Restaurant Management

Lakeland Community College

General Laborer

Express Employment
2021 - 04.2022
Rheta Roberts