Ryan Hughes
Manahawkin
Summary
Several years of kitchen work has led to strong multitasking and organization skills. Experienced in food preparation and customer interaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook, Cashier, Prep Cook
Surf City Dog House
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying management of shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and enhance service efficiency.
- Took customer orders efficiently and aided with any questions they had.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Participated in daily prep work, including chopping vegetables and making deli salads.
Lifeguard
Thundering Surf Waterpark
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored attractions to ensure guest safety and compliance with park rules.
- Prepared to promptly assist to emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed.
- Helping to find lost children.
Lead Line Cook, Salad Chef, Expo, Barback
Northside Bar & Grill
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring efficient food preparation and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to streamline service flow during peak hours.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
Cashier
ShopRite
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed customer transactions accurately using POS systems.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product selection, enhancing shopping experience.
- Managed cash register balances, efficiently handling cash, credit, and debit transactions.
Beach Badge Checker
Borough Of Ship Bottom
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted daily beach badge checks to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Educated beachgoers on the local rules and regulations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Italian, History
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2028
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin, NJ06-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking
- Working under pressure
Second Place STN National Convention in Crazy 8 Vertical Short FIlm Category
Received a prompt and had only eight hours to come up with, film, act and edit a vertical short film. National convention with schools from all over the nation and even abroad, placed second among 200 schools.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook, Cashier, Prep Cook
Surf City Dog House
06.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
Thundering Surf Waterpark
05.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Line Cook, Salad Chef, Expo, Barback
Northside Bar & Grill
08.2022 - 01.2024
Cashier
ShopRite
04.2022 - 08.2022
Beach Badge Checker
Borough Of Ship Bottom
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Italian, History
Rutgers University
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School