Ted Backus
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Seasoned line cook with leadership experience, effective at working in fast-paced environments. Adaptable and passionate with the desire to learn and exercise creativity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous-Chef/Butcher
Lonely Pine Steakhouse
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for all in-house dry age and butchery
- Responsible for all BOH ordering
- Ensured kitchen safety and cleanliness standards were met
- Collaborated with Chef to create fresh and creative specials highlighting seasonal and local ingredients
- Took on leadership role when necessary
- Worked in a small and intimate kitchen with three other chefs and maintained effective and respectful communication
- Fostered a creative, passionate and loving environment that let the guests’ experience consistently exceed expectations.
Shift Lead
Tickle Pickle
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Proficient in all positions
- Responsible for taking daily inventory and recieving orders
- Trained new staff in BOH positions
- Completed/oversaw opening and closing procedures on a daily basis
- Multitasked to complete prep and oversaw prep designation amongst coworkers to ensure its completion
Line Cook
Fireside Pizza
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Proficient in all BOH positions
- Created new menu specials and participated in creative discussion regarding new menu items
- Learned all opening and closing procedures
- Trained new team members
- Gained experience working with a wood-burning oven
- Completed morning prep in a timely fashion to ensure a smooth open
- Trusted with and volunteered to participate in general and organizational housekeeping tasks.
Breakfast Cook
Hangover Easy
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Learned all BOH positions and worked the line solo during periods of low to medium volume
- Completed designated prep
- Remained positive and productive during high-volume breakfast and lunch rushes.
Breakfast Cook
Christopher’s Restaurant
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Created a variety of different weekly breakfast specials and oversaw their execution
- Communicated with coworkers during high volume rushes to ensure a smooth shift
- Executed daily opening procedures
- Maintained composure and effective communication during high-volume
Line Cook
Archer’s Tavern
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Became proficient in all BOH positions as well as hosting and bar-backing
- Trained new team members on all BOH positions as well as hosting
- Completed large amounts of morning prep within designated time frame
- Communicated with coworkers during high-volume breakfast, lunch and dinner rushes to ensure a smooth shift
- Volunteered to participate in general organizational housekeeping tasks
- Became proficient in and occasionally oversaw both opening and closing procedures
- Kept a positive attitude and gave direction during high-volume rushes.
Skills
- Food Safety
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Innovative Plating
- Menu Writing
Timeline
Sous-Chef/Butcher
Lonely Pine Steakhouse
10.2022 - 09.2023
Shift Lead
Tickle Pickle
06.2021 - 10.2022
Line Cook
Fireside Pizza
10.2020 - 06.2021
Breakfast Cook
Hangover Easy
07.2020 - 10.2020
Breakfast Cook
Christopher’s Restaurant
06.2019 - 07.2020
Line Cook
Archer’s Tavern
06.2014 - 06.2019
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