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Ryan Benware

Cook
New Braunfels,TX

Summary

Proven to enhance customer satisfaction and kitchen efficiency, the cook at Schlitterbahn Water park New Braunfels showcases the adeptness in cooking techniques and exceptional customer service. By streamlining operations and excelling in food preparation, in this position there was a need for consistently ensuring high-quality culinary experiences, which contributed to increased repeat business. The collaborative spirit and ability to maintain cleanliness underscore the necessary comprehensive skill set. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
2023.06 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Dealt with 150-200 food orders per workday.

Host

Herberts Taco Hut New Braunfels
2022.10 - 2024.05
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts, working 4 days a week.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
  • Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
  • Ensured smooth operations during shift changes by communicating relevant information between incoming and outgoing staff members.
  • Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
  • Supported needs of waiters and food runners who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for the Mexican restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.

Education

No Degree - Finance

New Braunfels High School
New Braunfels, TX
05.2025

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Surface cleaning
  • Supply Restocking
  • Food presentation
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Grilling

Accomplishments

  • Achieve faster and better food quality and effectiveness in orders being taken out through effectively helping with cooking and preparing meals for customers.

Eagle Scout

I started doing boy scouts in 2012, at the very first rank and throughout boy scouts I learned a lot about life and how to be productive and independent. I learned skills like cooking, camping, how to use tools and how to be safe in every way when going anywhere. Going from the first rank starting out until the last and final rank as eagle scout took dedication and hard work. I got my eagle scout in July of 2023, through this process I had to dedicate my time to getting through the ranks. In these ranks we had to do certain requirements, called merit badges, such as go camping for a certain amount of time, we had to complete physical fitness challenges, and we had to learn certain first aid procedures. For fun we built community projects, we had ceremonies for ranking up, and we camped. In scouts we learned about society, how the world works, anything fun we wanted to learn more about like cycling, hiking, shooting, or even cooking were called merit badges, and we could do them at summer camps, online classes or in our troops meetings. Some of these were requirements, to rank up and every rank there are a certain amount of merit badges that you had to earn before you could rank up. In those 11 years, I learned a lot about life and how to grow and be more familiar with the things in the world by myself.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Cook

Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
2023.06 - Current

Host

Herberts Taco Hut New Braunfels
2022.10 - 2024.05

No Degree - Finance

New Braunfels High School
Ryan BenwareCook