Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Shilo Thompson

Kansas University
Lawrence,KS
11
years of professional experience

Dedicated cook with strong food safety and presentation skills. Experienced in multitasking and adapting to menu changes, ensuring high-quality meal preparation under pressure.

Work History

Cook

7 Months
Kansas University | 08.2025 - 03.2026
  • Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
  • Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper usage and maintenance protocols.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen areas to meet health regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
  • Adapted quickly to daily menu changes, enhancing kitchen efficiency.
  • Supported senior chefs in executing large-scale meal services for university events.
  • Engaged in continuous learning of culinary techniques and safety practices.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.

Cook and Waiter and Server and Food Service Worker

3 Years 10 Months
La Tropicana | 01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Prepared and cooked diverse menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
  • Ensured food safety and sanitation practices adhered to at all times in kitchen operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for efficiency.
  • Assisted in inventory management, including ordering supplies and tracking stock levels.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
  • Developed daily specials that enhanced menu variety and attracted customer interest.
  • Monitored food presentation to ensure consistency with restaurant branding and quality expectations.
  • Evaluated kitchen workflows, implementing improvements that increased service speed during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook

3 Months
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence Ks | 02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Warehouse Worker

5 Months
Amarr Garage Doors | 03.2015 - 08.2015

i stacked finished product garage doors for shipment. i worked as a team member working to stack doors. i worked in a factory environment and i was effective team member.

Education

High School Diploma

Tahlequah High School Job Corp | Tahlequah Ok | 04-2012

Skills

Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Frying
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Surface cleaning
Hospitality and service industry background
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Sanitation practices
Grilling
Contamination prevention
Food waste reduction
Performance improvement
Food plating and presentation
Portion control
Food handler certification
Food plating
Hospitality service expertise
Order verification
Grilling expertise
Beautiful presentation of food
Sauce making
Ingredients measuring
Event catering
Food spoilage prevention
New hire training
Culinary creativity
Fine dining
Ingredient inspection
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Food storage
Calm demeanor
Focused and disciplined
Positive and professional

Timeline

Cook

Kansas University
08.2025 - 03.2026Read More

Cook and Waiter and Server and Food Service Worker

La Tropicana
01.2021 - 11.2024Read More

Cook

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence Ks
02.2017 - 05.2017Read More

Warehouse Worker

Amarr Garage Doors
03.2015 - 08.2015Read More

Tahlequah High School Job Corp

High School Diploma
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Shilo Thompson