Shannon Fordhan
Miami
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated kitchen professional with extensive experience at The World Famous House of Mac. Proven ability in food preparation and inventory management, ensuring quality and freshness. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and efficient multitasking, consistently enhancing kitchen productivity while adhering to safe food handling practices.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
The World Famous House of Mac
2025 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation following health and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Organized ingredients and supplies for efficient workflow.
- Supported chefs by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables.
- Monitored food inventory to ensure freshness and quality.
- Complied with proper food handling procedures to prevent contamination.
- Collaborated with team members to meet service demands during peak hours.
- Learned cooking techniques while adhering to recipe specifications.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Twin Peaks Restaurants
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring to ensure efficient meal assembly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to comply with food safety standards.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, enhancing overall kitchen productivity and workflow.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including mixers and slicers, to support meal production processes.
Lead Sandwich Maker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
2022 - 2025
- Oversaw sandwich preparation processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on efficient sandwich-making techniques.
- Streamlined workflow procedures, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency and productivity.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
Morning Prep Cook
Out Outback Steakhouse
2020 - 2022
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure food safety standards.
- Assisted in cooking and plating dishes for breakfast service while adhering to recipes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline prep processes and improve kitchen efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to maintain stock for daily operations.
- Followed instructions from head chef to execute menu changes based on seasonal availability.
Morning Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill
2017 - 2020
- Implemented best practices for food storage and handling to minimize waste and enhance quality.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage effectively.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, well-prepared dishes during busy morning hours.
- Trained new prep cooks on proper techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen procedures for seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate tracking of ingredient usage and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality during peak service times.
Education
Miami Northwestern Senior High
Miami, FLSkills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Efficient multitasking
- Following instructions
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Quick-learning
- Highly motivated
- Dependable and reliable
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory stocking
- Food storage
- Preparation speed
- Team collaboration
- Active listener
- Sanitation practices
- Flexible schedule
- Basic cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Chopping vegetables
- Workstation maintenance
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Stock rotation
- Measuring ingredients
- Equipment sanitation
- Proper portioning
- Ingredient preparation
- Food quality control
- Vegetable prep
Timeline
Kitchen Prep Cook
Twin Peaks Restaurants
02.2025 - 04.2025
Prep Cook
The World Famous House of Mac
2025 - Current
Lead Sandwich Maker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
2022 - 2025
Morning Prep Cook
Out Outback Steakhouse
2020 - 2022
Morning Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill
2017 - 2020
Miami Northwestern Senior High
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