Robert Brown
Ocean Shores,Washington
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Line Cook
Pirates Cove Pub
Ocean Shores, WA
05.2008 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for business
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
- Prepared average of 70 orders each shift
Dietary Aide
Edgewater Care Center
Kerrville, TX
06.2006 - 11.2007
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Added food items, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Washed plates, cups, serving and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Organized and planned medical nutrition therapy for 83 patients and residents
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
Owings, MD07.1993
Skills
- Staff Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Quality Control
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Ingredient Weighing and Measuring
- Sanitation Standards Compliance
Timeline
Kitchen Line Cook
Pirates Cove Pub
05.2008 - Current
Dietary Aide
Edgewater Care Center
06.2006 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Northern High School