Shelby Carroll
Melrose,FL
Summary
Dedicated line cook skilled in food preparation, kitchen safety, and grill operation. Committed to maintaining high food quality and delivering exceptional customer service. Attention to detail and working at a comfortable but adequate speed to ensure plates are sent out to the customer in a timely manner.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Grill Cook
Cracker Barrel
Gainesville, FL
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Grilled meats and vegetables to perfection for customer orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the grill area.
- Managed food preparation, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Assisted team members during peak service times for efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents in the kitchen.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure optimal flavor and texture.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food service operations.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal, cleaning grills, and emptying grease traps.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Complied with all safety standards while on the job.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Garnished and arranged plated meals.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
Line Cook
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
Gainesville, FL
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared ingredients for pizza and other menu items following established recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in restocking supplies as needed.
- Followed food safety guidelines while handling and storing perishable ingredients.
- Assisted in plating dishes and ensuring presentation met restaurant standards.
- 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.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- 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.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keystone Heights High School
Keystone Heights05-2024
Skills
- Food preparation and cooking techniques
- Kitchen safety and hygiene
- Grill operation and maintenance
- Inventory management and control
- Customer service excellence
Timeline
Line Cook/Grill Cook
Cracker Barrel
01.2025 - 10.2025
Line Cook
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
08.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Keystone Heights High School