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Teejay Mcgregor

Portland,TN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am a punctual individual, experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies and a excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Harpers Steak house
Nashville, TN
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
  • Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for salads ant the raw bar.

Line/Prep Cook

Embassy Suites
Nashville, TN
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.

Dishwasher

The Citizen
Panama City Beach, FL
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
  • Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
  • Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
  • Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.

Line Cook

Alys Beach Club
Panama City Beach, FL
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods such as chicken, shrimp, calamari and fish.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.

Warehouse Assistant

Source One Feeds
Savanna La Mar, Jamaica
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Verified stock inventory levels and maintained records of items shipped and received.
  • Packed goods for shipment, including labeling boxes and preparing shipping documents.
  • Organized warehouse racks to ensure efficient storage of goods.
  • Operated forklift to move materials around the warehouse safely.
  • Reported any damaged items or discrepancies in shipments to supervisor immediately.
  • Assisted with unloading trucks using appropriate equipment as needed.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate product delivery schedules.
  • Cross-checked order forms against actual products received or sent out for accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

University of Technology
Kingston, JA
05.2021

Skills

  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food Safety
  • Food Presentation
  • Recipe Preparation
  • Portioning
  • Food Rotation
  • Following Cooking Methods
  • Kitchen Station Setup
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Effective Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Back of House Operations
  • Deep Fryer Operation
  • Food Allergen Safety
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Professional Attitude
  • Punctual and Honest
  • Forklift Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Receiving Shipments

Timeline

Line Cook

Harpers Steak house
09.2023 - 11.2023

Line/Prep Cook

Embassy Suites
09.2022 - 09.2023

Dishwasher

The Citizen
06.2021 - 08.2023

Line Cook

Alys Beach Club
05.2021 - 08.2021

Warehouse Assistant

Source One Feeds
07.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

University of Technology
Teejay Mcgregor