Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
singing
Additional Information
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Teague Bray

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Attentive cook with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation. Also Have warehouse experience

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Expo-Cook

Count Porkula
08.2023 - Current
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge about ingredient trends, nutritional demands/preferences resulting in well-informed adjustments to recipes.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency

Night Supervisor

Edwards Food Gaint
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Upheld federal safety standards and environmental disposal protocols.
  • Monitored hotel's budget and financial records.
  • Trained staff members to perform inventory management, customer service and maintenance.
  • Compiled reports on production shortfalls, accidents and equipment problems.
  • Monitored employee attendance, addressing any issues promptly to maintain optimal staffing levels on the night shift.
  • Implemented new policies and procedures to improve overall performance of the night shift team members.
  • Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low.
  • Collaborated with daytime supervisors to develop strategies for improved efficiency across all shifts.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards by monitoring employee adherence to policies during the overnight hours.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency
  • Ensured a clean and organized work environment by directing nightly cleaning tasks and routine maintenance activities

Wok Cook

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff to streamline cooking processes and improve overall efficiency.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Set up and maintained saute station to facilitate kitchen operations.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
  • Maintained strong communication with front-of-house staff for seamless coordination during meal service periods.
  • Utilized various wok cooking techniques such as stir-frying, deep-frying, searing, and steaming to prepare diverse menu offerings.

Education

No Degree - BS

Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, AR

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Analytical Skills
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Decision-Making
  • Effective Communication
  • Expectation setting
  • Schedule Management
  • Brand Management

singing

I have sung in many choirs as well as sung solo. I have traveled a national.  Enjoy sing alot.

Additional Information

I have held a CDl and worked in warehouse as well. Coco Cola and Glazer. I have also driven a fork lift before

Timeline

Expo-Cook

Count Porkula
08.2023 - Current

Night Supervisor

Edwards Food Gaint
07.2021 - 08.2023

Wok Cook

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
06.2019 - 06.2020

No Degree - BS

Arkansas Baptist College
Teague Bray