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Overview
Work History
Education
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Taylor Rardin

Taylor Rardin

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Adept at grilling and sautéing, I honed my skills at all these places, ensuring food safety and maximizing customer satisfaction. My ability to prioritize orders and prevent contamination contributed to a significant increase in repeat business. I excel in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Steak N Shake
12.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.

Cook

Cracker Barrell
12.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook

Pioneer
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • 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.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook

Frischs Restaurants Inc
11.2017 - 04.2024
  • 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.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook

Red Lobster Restaurant
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook

Lees Chicken
05.2014 - 06.2015
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Education

G.e.d. -

Anderson High School
Anderson, IN

Skills

  • Food safety oversight
  • Order prioritization
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Dish preparation
  • Food handling
  • Sauteing
  • Surface cleaning
  • Cooking

Timeline

Cook

Steak N Shake
12.2024 - Current

Cook

Cracker Barrell
12.2024 - Current

Cook

Pioneer
08.2024 - 10.2024

Cook

Red Lobster Restaurant
01.2022 - 04.2022

Cook

Frischs Restaurants Inc
11.2017 - 04.2024

Cook

Lees Chicken
05.2014 - 06.2015

G.e.d. -

Anderson High School
Taylor Rardin