Paul Lockard
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
A passionate line cook with 8+ years of hands-on experience. Knowledgeable in multiple stations: sauté, prep, and fryer. Committed to food safety, cleanliness, and great customer experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
KFC Restaurant
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and equipment usage to ensure consistent food quality.
- Collaborated with management to streamline kitchen workflows, enhancing overall kitchen operations.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to ensure readiness of ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Line Cook
Ford's Garage
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Executed preparation and cooking of menu items to meet TGI Fridays standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Sustained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations during shifts, contributing to efficient workflow.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Collaborated with teammates in fast-paced environment to deliver dishes promptly, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Line Cook
TGI Fridays
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepared and cooked menu items to meet TGI Fridays quality standards, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations, enhancing service speed and effectiveness.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Education
GED -
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
Cincinnati05-2007
Skills
- Food preparation
- Grilling techniques
- Food safety knowledge
- Sanitation practices
- Training and development
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
KFC Restaurant
05.2025 - 01.2026
Line Cook
Ford's Garage
09.2024 - 04.2025
Line Cook
TGI Fridays
01.2021 - 08.2024
GED -
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School