Roger Reed
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled in creating diverse menu items in fast-paced kitchen environments. Experienced with meal preparation, inventory management, and sanitary food-handling practices. Strong multitasking skills with an emphasis on promoting team collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards. Significant contributions to efficiency improvements and cost savings in previous roles as Prep Line Cook.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Potbelly
Oak Park, Illinois
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Prepared ingredients and assembled menu items according to Potbelly standards
- Operated prep and line stations efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in compliance with health regulations
- Unloaded delivery trucks and organized incoming inventory accurately
- Stocked, rotated, and labeled inventory to ensure freshness and availability
- Assisted with food prep, portioning, and station setup for daily operations
- Collaborated with team members to support smooth and timely service
- Maintained a clean, organized workstation and storage areas
Line Cook
T.G.I Fridays
Oak Park, USA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to company recipes and quality standards
- Maintained food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in compliance with health regulations
- Operated kitchen equipment safely in a fast-paced environment
- Ensured consistent portioning, presentation, and timely order completion
- Assisted with food prep, stocking, and inventory rotation
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff to support efficient service
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation throughout shifts
Hostess/Server
T.G.I. Friday's
Oak Park, USA
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced casual dining environment
- Took accurate food and beverage orders and ensured timely delivery
- Promoted menu items, specials, and add-ons to enhance guest experience
- Maintained a clean, organized dining area in compliance with health standards
- Resolved guest concerns professionally to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
- Processed payments accurately using POS systems and handled cash responsibly
- Collaborated with kitchen and bar staff to ensure efficient service
Hostess/Cashier
IHOP
Cicero, IL
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Greeted and seated guests promptly while creating a welcoming atmosphere
- Took accurate food and beverage orders and delivered items in a timely manner
- Provided friendly, attentive customer service to ensure guest satisfaction
- Managed wait lists, reservations, and table rotation efficiently
- Handled POS transactions, cash, and credit card payments accurately
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, menus, and host stations
- Assisted with resolving guest concerns professionally and courteously
- Worked collaboratively with kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth operations
Line Cook
IHOP
DeKalb, Illinois
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Prepared and cooked menu items following IHOP recipes and quality standards
- Maintained food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in compliance with health regulations
- Operated kitchen equipment safely in a fast-paced environment
- Ensured consistent portioning, presentation, and timely order completion
- Assisted with food preparation, stocking, and inventory rotation
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to support efficient service
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation throughout shifts
Education
North Lawndale College Prep
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Food preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- POS system operation
- Telephone reception
- Task prioritization
- Detail-oriented
- Kitchen safety
- Fast-paced environment
- Stock management
- Foodservice sanitation
- Inventory stocking
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Potbelly
08.2024 - 11.2025
Line Cook
T.G.I Fridays
09.2023 - 09.2024
Hostess/Cashier
IHOP
11.2022 - 01.2023
Line Cook
IHOP
09.2020 - 11.2020
Hostess/Server
T.G.I. Friday's
07.2019 - 09.2024
North Lawndale College Prep
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Northern Illinois University