Taylor Hemington
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic line cook with a proven track record at Blaze Pizza, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, I consistently delivered high-quality dishes while maintaining strict cleanliness standards. Adept at team coordination, I improved service efficiency during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Blaze Pizza
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for efficient meal production.
- Followed recipes to ensure consistency and quality in all dishes served.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adhered to safety protocols during food preparation.
- Assisted with inventory management by organizing supplies and reporting shortages to the kitchen lead.
- Collaborated with team members to expedite service during peak hours, ensuring timely meal delivery.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while learning proper usage techniques under supervision.
- Participated in daily prep tasks, learning various cooking techniques and improving efficiency in workflow.
- Received feedback from senior cooks to enhance skills and contribute positively to kitchen operations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Fryer
Raising Cane's Restaurants
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated fryer equipment to prepare high-quality food items efficiently.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and times to ensure consistent product quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of fry station in compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted team members during peak hours to optimize kitchen workflow.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular equipment cleaning and maintenance, as well as proper food handling procedures.
- Disinfected workspace and washed all utensils and dishes to maintain hygienic kitchen.
- Wrapped, dated and rotated food items to properly store food and maintain freshness.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation standards and ensuring optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Guaranteed proper preparation of fried menu items to avoid over-seasoning, overcooking or under-cooking issues.
- Prepared all food orders within [Number] to [Number] minutes to maintain high standards and customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Reduced customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.
- Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning floors during slow periods.
Line Cook
Pizza Hut
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Streamlined prep work for faster meal turnaround, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to significant reduction in cooking time by organizing more efficient kitchen layouts.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- 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.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Line Cook
Del Taco
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Field Groomer
Softball Association of Nevada
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided high-quality grooming services, ensuring client satisfaction and pet comfort.
- Managed grooming schedules, optimizing workflow for timely service delivery.
- Trained junior groomers on techniques and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grooming tools and workstations for safety compliance.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by collaborating effectively with team members and actively participating in staff meetings and events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ed W Clark High School
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Kitchen sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Kitchen organization
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety standards
- Frying techniques
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Food rotation
- Punctual and honest
- Prep work
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Safe food handling
- Food handling
- Sanitization
- Frying
- Cleaning procedures
- Prioritization and organization
- Leadership and decision making
Timeline
Line Cook
Blaze Pizza
02.2025 - Current
Fryer
Raising Cane's Restaurants
07.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook
Pizza Hut
08.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Del Taco
01.2023 - 08.2023
Field Groomer
Softball Association of Nevada
05.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Ed W Clark High School