Robert Greene
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Kitchen professional with experience supporting high-volume catering events and shift operations. Ensures prep flow through clear communication, time management, and team coordination. Maintains clean work areas and delivers consistent food quality.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 2 Cook
Whole Food Market
Jacksonville Beach, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food prep flow and enhance service speed.
- Kept kitchen areas clean and organized to meet health and safety rules.
- Checked cooking progress to maintain food quality and presentation.
- Prepared hot and cold menu items according to Whole Foods Market recipes.
- Cut vegetables and proteins using safe knife and sanitation practices.
- Assisted guests with menu inquiries and ingredient recommendations to ensure a positive dining experience.
- Coordinated food prep during peak periods, ensuring effective team communication and timely service.
Catering Sous Chef
Mai Oui Gourmet Inc
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Collaborated in menu planning, recipe development, and food cost analysis to enhance event offerings.
- Prepared hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and desserts for wedding and corporate events.
- Prepared diverse foods according to recipes and special client instructions, catering to unique client preferences.
- Ensured clean work areas and adhered to food safety procedures to maintain high standards.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Metro Diner
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Supervised metro diner kitchen shifts, ensuring efficient coordination of daily prep, line, and service flow.
- Monitored food quality and enforced sanitation and safety practices throughout metro diner back-of-house operations.
- Trained metro diner cooks and support staff on recipes, plating, and kitchen standards.
- Supported metro diner kitchen manager with scheduling, staffing, and shift coverage decisions.
- Resolved kitchen service issues, collaborating with front-of-house teams to align priorities and enhance service delivery.
- Maintained clean work environment by following sanitation guidelines required by law.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sandalwood High School
Jacksonville, FL05-2007
Skills
- Recipe execution
- Cooking techniques
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Food cost analysis
- Inventory control
- Team coordination
- Labor management
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Customer service
Certification
- Safe Staff Food Handlers License
Timeline
Level 2 Cook
Whole Food Market
10.2024 - Current
Catering Sous Chef
Mai Oui Gourmet Inc
05.2021 - 10.2024
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Metro Diner
08.2016 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Sandalwood High School