Stephen Gaylor
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with a background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated the ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Mellow Mushroom
Midlothian, VA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Host
Texas Roadhouse
Midlothian, VA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed incoming calls during busy shifts.
- Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
- Took reservations over the phone and in person.
- Provided customer service by anticipating customer needs.
Host
Island Shrimp Co.
Midlothian, VA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed incoming calls during busy shifts.
- Served as point-of-contact for resolving guest complaints or special requests.
- Performed light administrative duties such as filing documents and taking messages.
- Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2029
Skills
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Menu Item Memorization
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
Timeline
Line Cook
Mellow Mushroom
05.2024 - 08.2024
Host
Texas Roadhouse
05.2023 - 08.2023
Host
Island Shrimp Co.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University