Samuel White
McKinney,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented line cook with strong team collaboration and organizational skills. Proven ability to maintain high standards in fast-paced environments while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Support Technician
Zipline
McKinney, Texas
12.2025 - Current
- Inspect assigned DropBoxes and maintain clean, organized, safe, operational sites that meet Zipline standards.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on DropBox systems and site equipment using established procedures.
- Complete basic repairs and light maintenance within approved procedures; escalate issues requiring specialized technical support or decisions.
- Troubleshoot technical and operational issues, identify hazards or deficiencies, and take appropriate action to protect safe operations.
- Document inspections, maintenance, repairs, site conditions, and escalations accurately and on time using mobile tools.
- Coordinate with Zipline teams, customers, and partner representatives to communicate site status and follow issues through resolution or handoff.
- Travel between assigned regional sites and support other regional locations as business needs require.
Line Cook
Cinemark
Plano, Texas
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Prepared food items according to Cinemark recipes and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including fryers, grills, and ovens.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to ensure food quality and hygiene standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and customer demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Cooked multiple food orders simultaneously during busy periods. simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Executed basic knife skills such as dicing and slicing for meal prep. skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept food stations fully stocked to maximize efficiency during service. and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items consistently according to recipes, portioning, and cooking guidelines to ensure quality and minimize waste.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep-fried a variety of foods, including meats and vegetables. fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to uphold quality standards and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Prepared garnishes to enhance presentation of dishes and reduce wait times. to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
Assistant Manager
HTeaO
Plano, Texas
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised daily operations, assigning duties and managing shifts to ensure smooth functionality.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workflows and improve service efficiency.
- Streamlined daily operations at Htea to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Engaged with customers to address inquiries and resolve complaints, enhancing satisfaction.
- Guided junior staff in daily tasks, projects, and objectives to foster development.
- Assigned tasks to staff, prioritizing workloads and objectives.
- Organized promotional events, managing displays and marketing materials effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Pleasent Vale Highschool
Enid, OK05-2021
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Food plating
- Equipment operation
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Shift management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- Site inspections
- Technical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Documentation accuracy
- Customer communication
- Team coordination
- Safety compliance
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Food handlers
Timeline
Field Support Technician
Zipline
12.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Cinemark
12.2023 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager
HTeaO
08.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Pleasent Vale Highschool