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Richard Griffin

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Waffle House, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Expert in multitasking and knife skills, I enhanced kitchen efficiency and reduced food waste through effective planning. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and delivering visually appealing dishes that elevate customer satisfaction.

Work History

Cook

Waffle House
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
  • Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
  • Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
  • Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
  • Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  • Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
  • Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
  • Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
  • Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
  • Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
  • Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.

Education

No Degree -

St. Martin High School
St. Martin

GED

Jefferson Davis Community College
Gulfport, MS
01.2003

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Frying
  • Knife skills
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Grilling
  • Performance improvement
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Effective planner
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Cook

Waffle House

No Degree -

St. Martin High School

GED

Jefferson Davis Community College
Richard Griffin