Adept Line Cook with a proven track record at Applebee's Grill + Bar, excelling in kitchen operations and food safety. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and a professional attitude. Skilled in training staff and improving kitchen efficiency, contributing to a significant increase in repeat business.
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Stephon Cathcart
Cortland,NY
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Line Cook
08.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Education
George Junior RepublicFreeville, NY
High School Diploma
06.2002
University Overview
Skills
- Ingredient Preparation
- Kitchen Operations
- Food presentation
- Food Safety
- Food rotation
- Server Communication
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Kitchen Organization
- Professional Attitude
- Following cooking methods
- Food Storage
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
08.2013 - Current
George Junior Republic
High School Diploma
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