Terell Perkins
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Cracker Barrel, recognized for exceptional food safety knowledge and quality control. Proven track record of enhancing kitchen efficiency and achieving high customer satisfaction. Adept at menu planning and fostering teamwork, ensuring a productive and positive work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Cracker Barrel
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Lead Cook
Denny's
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
Closing Team Lead
Sonic
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Recognized for exceptional leadership skills by consistently receiving positive performance reviews from both peers and supervisors throughout tenure as Closing Team Lead.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely and accurate closings, ensuring smooth transactions.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, regulations, and best practices, allowing for informed decision-making in response to evolving market conditions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and ensuring consistency across all tasks performed by the team.
- Improved closing efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine Forest High School
Pensacola, FL05-2006
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Grilling techniques
- Menu planning
- Quality control
- Food preparation
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Cracker Barrel
02.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Cook
Denny's
04.2022 - 07.2023
Closing Team Lead
Sonic
10.2021 - 05.2022
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly
10.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Pine Forest High School
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