Richard Carroll
Erwin,NC
Summary
Culinary professional prepared for high-pressure kitchen environments with focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Adept at collaborating with team members to streamline kitchen operations and ensure timely service. Known for flexibility and reliability, with strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Western Sizzling
Dunn, NC
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Prepared ingredients and maintained cleanliness in kitchen to support efficient meal service.
- Assisted in cooking and plating dishes, ensuring presentation met restaurant standards.
- Learned food safety procedures to maintain high hygiene levels during food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to manage kitchen tasks during peak hours effectively.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook
Little Caesars Pizza
Dunn, NC
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared and cooked pizzas efficiently following established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient levels and reporting shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
Education
Triton Highschool
Erwin, NC07.2023
Skills
Technical proficiency Effective listening Team leadership
Timeline
Line Cook
Western Sizzling
04.2023 - 09.2025
Cook
Little Caesars Pizza
05.2021 - 07.2023
Triton Highschool