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.