Sean Spahr
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining efficient timing on dishes. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency. Dedicated in learning ways to better oneself, and drives to being a professional chef.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
Copper River Grill
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items using various cooking techniques.
- Assisted in inventory management and ingredient preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Followed food safety guidelines for handling and storing ingredients.
- Trained new staff on cooking methods and kitchen protocols.
- Monitored food quality and presentation before serving dishes.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- 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.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep 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.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- 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.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
Team Member
Chick Fil A
Easley, South Carolina
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Preparing food
- Breading chicken
- Fileting chicken
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients to support kitchen operations throughout the day.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Monitored expiration dates on food items for freshness assurance.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Crew Member
Burger King
Piedmont, SC
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Preparing food
- Closing the store
- Cross trained in drive thru/front counter
Education
Travelers Rest High School
Travelers Rest, SCSkills
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu preparation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Equipment operation
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Sanitation practices
- Multitasking strategies
- Kitchen operations
- Back of house operations
- Server communication
- Ingredient preparation
- Salad preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Professional attitude
- Active listener
- Deep fryer operation
- Portioning
- Grilling techniques
- Food allergen safety
- Food presentation
- Highly motivated
- Stock rotation
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen sanitization
- Punctual and honest
- Order accuracy
- Food plating
- Team coordination
- Dish preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Portion control
Timeline
Line Cook
Copper River Grill
06.2023 - 06.2025
Team Member
Chick Fil A
12.2020 - 06.2023
Crew Member
Burger King
06.2017 - 12.2020
Travelers Rest High School