Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline

Robbin Rexroat

IHG Hotels & Resorts
Bozeman,Mt
28
years of professional experience
Pantry cook preparing salads, appetizers, and cold station items for fast-paced service. Supports line readiness with mise en place, portion control, and clean station setup across busy kitchen shifts. Delivers consistent plate presentation and food safety and sanitation standards that keep service moving smoothly.

Work History

Line Cook

2 Years 5 Months
IHG Hotels & Resorts | 05.2024 - Current
  • Follow recipes and portioning guidelines to keep dishes consistent across busy service periods.
  • Set up pantry station supplies and organize prep work to keep service moving efficiently.
  • Maintain sanitation standards throughout shifts by cleaning work areas and resetting equipment regularly.
  • Coordinate with teammates during service to keep orders organized and reduce delays.

Porter,cooks help

14 Years 8 Months
Harrison food service | 09.2011 - 05.2026
  • Completed [number] daily prep tasks to keep kitchen stations stocked and ready for service.
  • Maintained clean work areas by following sanitation standards and removing waste throughout the shift.
  • Prepared ingredients with knife skills, recipe following, and food portioning to support consistent line service.
  • Assisted cooks with pantry station setup, batch cooking, and plating coordination during busy meal periods.

Cook

1 Year 3 Months
MSU | 09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Prepared hot and cold menu items during service while keeping workstations organized and ready for incoming orders.
  • Followed standardized recipes to maintain consistent flavor, presentation, and portion control across daily meal service.
  • Set up pantry and prep stations before service to support smooth cooking operations and timely order flow.
  • Handled knife work for vegetables, proteins, and garnishes to support efficient prep and consistent plate presentation.

Pantry Cook

5 Years 6 Months
Urban kitchen | 04.2018 - 10.2023
  • Prepare [number] prep items daily to support steady pantry production and service flow.
  • Set up pantry station mise en place, organize ingredients, and keep supplies ready for fast service.
  • Follow recipes closely, portion ingredients consistently, and maintain product quality across menu items.
  • Coordinate plating, communicate shift handoffs, and support line cooks during busy service periods.

Precook

2 Years 11 Months
Open range | 05.2016 - 04.2019
  • Track [number] prep items daily to keep the line stocked and ready for service.
  • Organize prep work by station to support smooth line cooking during busy service periods.
  • Maintain food safety procedures and sanitation standards throughout the shift to support a clean kitchen.
  • Coordinate shift handoff communication with teammates to keep product levels, timing, and priorities aligned.

Precook

1 Year 3 Months
Sweet chili | 01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Prepared [number] prep tasks daily to keep the kitchen stocked and ready for service.
  • Prepared ingredients, portioned food, and followed recipes to keep menu items consistent.
  • Maintained clean work areas and followed sanitation standards to support safe kitchen operations.
  • Organized prep stations, restocked ingredients, and supported batch cooking during busy service periods.

Precook

2 Years 4 Months
Toro | 07.2015 - 11.2017
  • Prepare [number] ingredients daily for service while following recipes and portioning standards.
  • Maintain organized prep work and pantry station setup to keep ingredients ready for line service.
  • Follow knife skills and cross-contamination prevention practices to support safe, efficient kitchen operations.
  • Coordinate batch cooking, plating coordination, and shift handoff communication with kitchen teammates during busy periods.

3 Months
Feed cafe | 05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Prepared [number] prep items daily, organizing ingredients and stations before service.
  • Followed recipes and portioning standards to keep dishes consistent across prep and line service.
  • Maintained sanitation, food safety, and cross-contamination controls throughout kitchen shifts.
  • Supported batch cooking, pantry station setup, and plating coordination during busy meal periods.

precook

1 Year 11 Months
Santa fe reds | 06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Prepared [number] prep items daily, maintaining steady kitchen readiness during busy service periods.
  • Prepped ingredients by following recipes, portioning food accurately, and maintaining organized workstation supplies.
  • Used knife skills to portion produce, trim proteins, and keep prep moving efficiently during shifts.
  • Maintained sanitation standards and cross-contamination prevention while cleaning surfaces, tools, and food-contact areas.

dish/linecook

Holiday inn | 10.2015 - 04.2015
  • Prepared [number] banquet plates weekly with consistent Food portioning and steady Knife skills during service.
  • Set up pantry stations and organized prep work to keep ingredients ready for each service.
  • Followed recipes closely while supporting batch cooking and line cooking during busy shifts.
  • Coordinated plating and shift handoff communication to keep orders moving smoothly between stations.

cook/precook

5 Months
BEST WESTERN GRANTREE | 10.2013 - 03.2014
  • Prepared [number] ingredient portions weekly to support consistent output during busy shifts.
  • Prepped vegetables, proteins, and pantry items for line service while maintaining clean, organized stations.
  • Followed recipes and portion standards to support consistent plating and reduce waste across shifts.
  • Communicated shift handoffs clearly with kitchen staff to keep prep work aligned with service needs.

Work at montana wheat

3 Months
Express serives | 05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Prepared [number] prep items daily to support fast kitchen service and keep ingredients ready before rush periods.
  • Set up pantry stations with organized ingredients and tools to keep cooks moving efficiently throughout each shift.
  • Followed recipes carefully to maintain portion consistency and support reliable batch cooking across menu items.
  • Communicated shift handoffs clearly so incoming staff understood priorities, station needs, and remaining prep tasks.

Labor

11 Months
Swendseid concrete | 05.2010 - 04.2011
  • Prepared [number] prep items weekly, supporting ingredient readiness and smoother meal service.
  • Set up the pantry station and organized ingredients for efficient line cooking during busy shifts.
  • Followed recipes closely while portioning food to maintain consistency across orders.
  • Worked with the team to coordinate plating, batch cooking, and shift handoffs in a fast-paced kitchen.

Labor

6 Years 5 Months
Superior concrete | 03.2003 - 08.2009
  • Support [number] daily prep tasks by keeping work areas organized and ready for service.
  • Follow recipes and portion guidelines to prepare food consistently across busy service periods.
  • Use Knife skills to handle ingredients safely and efficiently during prep and line work.
  • Maintain Food safety procedures and Sanitation standards to support a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Precook - dishwasher

3 Years 9 Months
4bs | 06.1999 - 03.2003
  • Supported weekly prep batches of [number] items to keep kitchen stations stocked and ready.
  • Organized ingredient prep and portioning to keep line cooks supplied with consistent, ready-to-use items.
  • Followed recipe instructions and kitchen procedures to support accurate batch cooking and meal consistency.
  • Coordinated shift handoffs with cooks and dish staff to keep cleanup, restocking, and service flow on track.

Student manager

2 Years 2 Months
Miller food serivice | 09.1998 - 11.2000
  • Completed [number] prep tasks weekly to keep kitchen stations stocked and ready for service.
  • Prepared ingredients with Knife skills and recipe following to keep line service accurate and consistent.
  • Maintained food portioning and pantry station setup to keep portions consistent and work areas organized.
  • Supported shift handoff communication and teamwork to keep service moving smoothly during busy periods.

Precook - dishwasher

Frontier pies | 06.2002undefined
  • Kept [number] prep tasks daily moving to support opening setup and service readiness.
  • Prepared ingredients and dough components with knife skills, food portioning, and recipe following for line service.
  • Washed dishes, pans, and utensils between rushes to keep clean equipment flowing to the kitchen.
  • Maintained food safety procedures, sanitation standards, temperature logging, and cross-contamination prevention throughout shifts.

Skills

Knife skills
Food portioning
Recipe following
Prep work organization
Food safety procedures
Sanitation standards
Temperature logging
Cross-contamination prevention
Line cooking
Pantry station setup
Batch cooking
Plating coordination
Shift handoff communication
Teamwork

Timeline

Line Cook

IHG Hotels & Resorts
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

Cook

MSU
09.2023 - 12.2024Read More

Pantry Cook

Urban kitchen
04.2018 - 10.2023Read More

Precook

Sweet chili
01.2017 - 04.2018Read More

Precook

Open range
05.2016 - 04.2019Read More

dish/linecook

Holiday inn
10.2015 - 04.2015Read More

Precook

Toro
07.2015 - 11.2017Read More

Feed cafe
05.2015 - 08.2015Read More

cook/precook

BEST WESTERN GRANTREE
10.2013 - 03.2014Read More

precook

Santa fe reds
06.2013 - 05.2015Read More

Work at montana wheat

Express serives
05.2013 - 08.2013Read More

Porter,cooks help

Harrison food service
09.2011 - 05.2026Read More

Labor

Swendseid concrete
05.2010 - 04.2011Read More

Labor

Superior concrete
03.2003 - 08.2009Read More

Precook - dishwasher

Frontier pies
06.2002 Read More

Precook - dishwasher

4bs
06.1999 - 03.2003Read More

Student manager

Miller food serivice
09.1998 - 11.2000Read More
Robbin Rexroat