Ronald Thomas
St Louis,MO
Summary
Diligent restaurant kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Dynamic food service professional within fast food landscape. Driven toward continuous improvement and committed to going above and beyond to complete tasks and assist other team members. Well-versed in standard food prep techniques as well as safe food-handling standards, demonstrated across 25 years of experience. Multi-talented team player consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Preparation Cook
Miams
Miami, FL
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
- Sent order information to kitchen using computer system and giving verbal instructions about customers' special requests and needs to other staff
- Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement
- Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items
Preparation Cook
Fredericks Steak House
St Louis, MO
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Adjusted meal portions based on costs, availability and planned recipes to optimize restaurant revenue
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Cleaned areas regularly to maintain sanitation and safety standards and streamline service flow
- Prepared operational reports and analyses and made appropriate recommendations to address progress and negative trends
- Adapted meals based on FOH tickets while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety
- Enhanced and maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Sauté Cook/Broiler Cook
Yummies Restaurant
St Louis, MO
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Notified kitchen manager of shortages to maintain inventory
- Leveraged scales, dishers and ladles to monitor portion control
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers
- Set up and maintained saute station to facilitate kitchen operations
- Performed thorough quality checks of food plating and presentation
- Cleaned and sanitized saute station in compliance with local, state and OSHA health and safety regulations
- Liaised with sous chef throughout shift to obtain food prep and kitchen management instructions
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness
- Organized server tickets to expedite food orders
Lead Cook
Perjax American Kitchen
St Louis, MO
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Took over line positions in event of emergency
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems
Lead Cook
Baileys Range
St Louis, MO
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems
- Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage
- Took over line positions in event of emergency
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
Baker/Prep Cook
City Diners
St Louis, MO
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Recruited, hired and trained staff of efficient, hardworking associates
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads
- Managed inventory, labor, expenses and other operational processes
- Iced and airbrushed cakes and other pastries for customized orders
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule
- Cut, peeled and prepped seasonal fruit for pie fillings
Education
High School Diploma -
Park Heights Street Academy
Baltimore, MD06.1982
Skills
Timeline
Line Preparation Cook
Miams
10.2017 - 01.2020
Preparation Cook
Fredericks Steak House
01.2017 - 08.2017
Sauté Cook/Broiler Cook
Yummies Restaurant
07.2016 - 01.2017
Lead Cook
Perjax American Kitchen
04.2016 - 07.2016
Lead Cook
Baileys Range
05.2014 - 01.2016
Baker/Prep Cook
City Diners
04.2014 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Park Heights Street Academy
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