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Scott Radaker

Brackenridge,PA

Summary

Dynamic kitchen professional with extensive experience at Buffalo Wild Wings, excelling in food preparation and staff training. Proven expertise in sanitation and contamination prevention, ensuring high-quality standards. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and boosting customer satisfaction through effective communication and portion control. Committed to fostering a safe and productive kitchen environment.

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

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.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Freedom Square Diner
05.2016 - 02.2025
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • 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.

Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2011 - 05.2014
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Kitchen Manager

Woodpeckers Pub & Grub
03.2010 - 05.2011
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.

BOH Supervisor

South Park Clubhouse
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Supported smooth front end activities through steady product flow and accurate pricing.
  • Followed operational procedures and enforced product standards, quality and consistency.
  • Accepted merchandise and entered appropriate coding into company tracking system.
  • Organized stockroom for quick and safety-centered workflow and prepared for company inspections.

Kitchen Manager

Butyas Tavern
02.2008 - 01.2009
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

Education

Associate of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Pa Culinary
Pittsburgh, PA
10-1999

Skills

  • Frying
  • Dish preparation
  • Sanitation
  • Sauteing
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food handling
  • Knife skills
  • New hire training
  • Portion control

Timeline

Cook

Freedom Square Diner
05.2016 - 02.2025

Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2011 - 05.2014

Kitchen Manager

Woodpeckers Pub & Grub
03.2010 - 05.2011

BOH Supervisor

South Park Clubhouse
01.2009 - 12.2009

Kitchen Manager

Butyas Tavern
02.2008 - 01.2009

Associate of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Pa Culinary
Scott Radaker