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Steven Shipman
Stillwater
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Summary
Focused professional with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills.
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Zanottis Wine Bar Stillwater
Kitchen Staff Member
05.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared and plated food items according to restaurant standards.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal service.
Empire Slice HouseStillwater
Cook
01.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Prepared food items according to company recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management for ordering.
Five Guys Burger And FriesStillwater
Cook
01.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all cooking processes.
- Customized orders based on customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
Louie's Bar And GrillStillwater
Kitchen Hand
10.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Prepared ingredients and assembled dishes for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, such as chopping and mixing ingredients.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
Covey SecurityPhoenix
Unarmed Security Officer
09.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security at all times.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential hazards or security breaches.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, ensuring appropriate actions were taken.
- Assisted in access control by screening visitors and verifying credentials.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during emergencies to maintain public safety.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with clients and guests.
- Trained new team members on security protocols and procedures effectively.
- Guarded entrances and exits against unauthorized entry.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival at the facility and directed them accordingly.
- Maintained logs of all security related incidents and wrote detailed reports for management review.
- Observed individuals on foot or in vehicles entering the facility to determine their purpose of visit.
- Monitored CCTV surveillance system footage for suspicious activities.
- Identified security issues, drafted incident reports and contacted law enforcement when needed.
- Operated two-way radios for communication with headquarters personnel when necessary.
- Inspected equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarm systems, sprinkler systems, cameras, and locks to ensure proper functioning.
- Performed regular patrols of parking lots and garages to identify any potential threats or hazards.
- Verified employee identification cards prior to allowing entry into restricted areas.
- Detected suspicious behavior and prevented illegal activity.
- Provided customer service assistance in resolving conflicts or disputes.
Louie's Bar And GrillStillwater
Kitchen Staff Member
06.2016 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent foodborne illnesses and hazards.
- Participated in daily kitchen meetings to discuss menu changes and specials.
- Maintained proper storage of ingredients following health regulations.
- Carried out basic cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes .
- Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.
- Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
- Adhered fully to kitchen standards involving required portion sizes, individual recipe instructions and safe food handling procedures.
- Consistently maintained high standards of personal hygiene during shifts.
- Operated various kitchen appliances such as mixers, slicers, ovens, grills .
- Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
Education
Meridian School of Technology Stillwater , OK
Forklift Certification from Forklift Certification
06.2026 - 06.2026
Homeschooled Phoenix, Az
High School Diploma
05-2008
Skills
- Grilling
- Order prioritization
- Food presentation
- Ingredients measuring
- Food safety oversight
- Food handling
- Order verification
- Quality assurance and control Forklift certified
Affiliations
Lifelong martial artist, love to run, doing solo football drills and general fitness.
Timeline
Meridian School of Technology
Forklift Certification from Forklift Certification
06.2026 - 06.2026
Kitchen Staff Member
Zanottis Wine Bar
05.2025 - Current
Cook
Empire Slice House
01.2024 - 05.2025
Cook
Five Guys Burger And Fries
01.2023 - 01.2024
Kitchen Hand
Louie's Bar And Grill
10.2021 - 01.2023
Unarmed Security Officer
Covey Security
09.2020 - 10.2021
Kitchen Staff Member
Louie's Bar And Grill
06.2016 - 08.2020
Homeschooled
High School Diploma