TARREESE REESE
Phoenix
Summary
Capable of preparing food in accordance with safety and quality standards. Detail-oriented and capable of quickly and effectively learning new tasks. Physically fit and energised, with a flexible schedule and a flexible mindset. Award-winning Dedicated food service worker with 12years of experience taking orders, and cooking. Reliable Multitasking Presentation skills Strong work ethic Quick learner Kitchen organization Working in coolers and freezers Ingredients measuring Strong communication skills Outgoing and energetic Decision-making Deep frying Cooking Efficient multitasking Prioritizing Team Leadership Integrity
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook/line Cook/prep Cook
Cold Beers And Cheeseburgers
Phoenix
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared a variety of foods including salads, sandwiches and entrees using established recipes.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Grilled vegetables such as onions, peppers and mushrooms for burgers and sandwiches.
- Set up work stations prior to restaurant opening to improve speed during busy periods.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, tables with sanitizer solution and washing dishes, utensils properly after each shift.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Grill Cook/Head Fry Cook
Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles
Scottsdale
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Set up work stations prior to restaurant opening to improve speed during busy periods.
- Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, tables with sanitizer solution and washing dishes, utensils properly after each shift.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Westminster Village North
Scottsdale
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Line Cook/prep Cook
Eurest Dining Services
Phoenix
09.2011 - 03.2020
- Prepared food according to precise measurements and recipes.
- Prepared food for frying, including meats, poultry, and fish.
- Washed and peeled the ingredients so they could be used in various meals and recipes.
- Prepared multiple items based on cooking times to ensure that the entire order was served hot.
- Set up the kitchen and did the initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Advised
- Grilled meats and seafood according to customer requests.
- Deep fried and grilled a variety of foods.
Education
High School -
Phoenix jobcorps
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Food preparation
- Detail-oriented
- Quick learning
- Physically fit
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible mindset
- Award-winning
- Reliable
- Multitasking
- Presentation skills
- Strong work ethic
- Quick learner
- Kitchen organization
- Working in coolers and freezers
- Ingredients measuring
- Strong communication skills
- Outgoing
- Energetic
- Decision-making
- Deep frying
- Cooking
- Efficient multitasking
- Prioritizing
- Team Leadership
- Integrity
Timeline
Grill Cook/line Cook/prep Cook
Cold Beers And Cheeseburgers
10.2024 - 04.2025
Grill Cook/Head Fry Cook
Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles
10.2023 - 09.2024
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Westminster Village North
10.2021 - 09.2023
Line Cook/prep Cook
Eurest Dining Services
09.2011 - 03.2020
High School -
Phoenix jobcorps