Terry Langford
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic line cook with a proven track record at Shake Shack, enhancing kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction through exceptional time management and food safety knowledge. Recognized for maintaining high cleanliness standards and effectively training crew members, ensuring a seamless and productive kitchen environment. Committed to delivering quality dishes with precision and care.
Thrives in high-pressure kitchen environment, developing strong multitasking and time-management skills. Adept at maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while working collaboratively with team members. Looking to transition into new field by leveraging culinary expertise and commitment to delivering excellence in any role.
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
01.2025 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Line Cook
Ole Red
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Line Cook
Shake Shack
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Los Angeles, CA05.2011
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Knife skills
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Kitchen organization
- Quality control
- Food safety standards
- Meat cutting
- Food presentation
- Food allergen safety
- Food plating
- Prepared foods plating
- Food storage
- Crew training
Timeline
Line Cook
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
01.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Ole Red
01.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook
Shake Shack
03.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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