Sean Barber
Lubbock
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Aspen Creek Grill
Lubbock
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness by following sanitation and safety standards.
- Assisted in cooking and assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate meal timing and service flow.
- Followed food preparation guidelines to meet quality and presentation standards.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Shift Manager
Slim Chicken's
Lubbock
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Supervised team members during shifts to ensure efficient operations.
- Trained new staff on menu items and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Monitored cash handling procedures for accuracy and security.
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
- Inspected work areas regularly for cleanliness and organization standards.
- Oversaw the training of new employees on customer service, product knowledge, and cash handling techniques.
- Ensured completion of all opening and closing duties were completed accurately according to established guidelines.
- Provided coaching and guidance to team members when necessary to improve performance.
- Enforced safety standards throughout the store including proper use of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area.
- Counted and balanced registers.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
Coronado
Lubbock , Texas Skills
Skills and knowledge that I have developed
- Culinary techniques including knives, oven and stove top, grills and salamander
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and ServSafe management
- Excellent attention to detail and time managements
- Strong verbal communication with members of staff to ensure quality control and customer satisfaction
- Proficiency in maintaining and operating kitchen equipment including slicers, commercial grills, fryers and salamander
- For plating and presentation to create beautiful plates
- Time an adaptability management to remain calm, focused in a high pressured environment
Certification
- ServSAFE management
- Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid and AED for adults and children.
- TABC certified 12/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Aspen Creek Grill
03.2025 - Current
Shift Manager
Slim Chicken's
12.2024 - 11.2025
Coronado