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Robert James

Cook
North Hills,CA

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Quick to learn new skills. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and high expectations for my team and the product we produce. effectively able to work with front of house and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Hardworking, quick on my feet and not easily flustered. Very flexible willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

paragon bar and grill
Reseda, CA
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.

Line Cook

Barrio LowerTown
St. Paul, Minnesota
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • 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.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • 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.
  • Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.

Assistant Manager

Jimmy John's
Minneapolis, MN
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.

Line Cook

Jersey Mike's Subs
Hopkins, MN
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • 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.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Education

Washburn Senior High School
Minneapolis, MN
05.2018

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Task Prioritization
  • Server Communication
  • Cutting Meat
  • Recipe Adherence
  • Team Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Portion Management
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Chef Assistance
  • Integrity and Dependability
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Resource Allocation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of up to 6 staff members.

Timeline

Line Cook

Barrio LowerTown
08.2020 - 08.2022

Assistant Manager

Jimmy John's
10.2019 - 06.2021

Line Cook

Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2018 - 06.2019

Washburn Senior High School

Kitchen Manager

paragon bar and grill

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