Riley Austin
Bonney Lake ,WA
Summary
Hard-working Chef, with a passion for food and feeding people! Bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling to optimize guest experience and satisfaction. Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Columbia Hospitality Inc.
SeaTac, Washington
12.2023 - Current
- Crossed trained in all stations in our fine dining restaurant and bistro.
- Assisted in banquet prep and production.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
Sous Chef
Farm 12 Restaurant & Events
Puyallup, WA
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
Line Cook
Farm 12 Restaurant & Events
Puyallup, WA
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced line doing 200+ covers a night running broil/grill.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
Line Cook
Columbia Hospitality Inc.
Kirkland, WA
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Created nutritious, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Line Cook
Columbia Hospitality Inc.
Seattle, WA
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Produce ordering in lieu of chefs absence
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Dishwasher
Columbia Hospitality Inc.
Seattle, WA
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen and food service skills.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kentlake High School
Kent, WA05.2012
Skills
- Fast and Efficient
- Management level experience
- Fine Dining experience
- Clean as you go mentality
- Proper food storage/labeling
- Sauce preparation
- Pasta production
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Food presentation
- Multitasking
- Recipe development
- Highly motivated
- Intermediate butchering
- 2 years hearth oven experience
- Brunch experience
- High volume banquet experience
- Team-oriented
- Cleaning and organization
- Dish preparation
References
Chef David Mitchell (425) 518-0659 (Chef/Employer)
Chef Chase Smith (206) 349-5997 (Chef/Employer)
Chef Joshua Hart (206) 605-0826
Mike Hill (206) 954-0248 (General Manager Heathman Hotel)
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Columbia Hospitality Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Farm 12 Restaurant & Events
10.2021 - 12.2023
Line Cook
Farm 12 Restaurant & Events
06.2021 - 10.2021
Line Cook
Columbia Hospitality Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2021
Line Cook
Columbia Hospitality Inc.
10.2016 - 05.2019
Dishwasher
Columbia Hospitality Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Kentlake High School