Timojen Walker
Portland
Summary
I'm the employee you need, interested in learning and adapting to new environments
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Crux Fermentation
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Crew Member
Shake Shack
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
Crew Member
Mochinuts
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Team Member
Bambuza
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided quick, friendly customer service for locally owned Vietnamese restaurant
- Got along well with others, conducted opening and closing duties
- Laid off due to downturn in business
Crew Member
Cafe Yumm
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisting customers at register while preparing menu items at fast paced restaurant
- Consistently cleaning, bussing, dishes, and all aspects of working in small team counter service in busy restaurant
- Conducted opening and closing duties
- Left due to serious personal safety concerns at workplace
Deli Worker
Fred Meyers
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Deli clerk in very busy deli during pandemic on skeleton team
- Provided excellent customer service, maintained high standards of cleanliness while adapting to an ever changing workplace
Education
GED -
Grant High School
Portland, OR06-2017
Skills
- Knives/safety
- Slicer
- Fryer
- Grill
- Oven
- Maintaining safety
- Cleanliness
- DMO
- Timeliness
- Food presentation
- Portioning
- Recipe preparation
- Ingredient inspection
- Food rotation
- Food storage
- Professional attitude
- Crew training
- Food safety
- Ingredients measuring
- Foodservice sanitation
- Kitchen sanitization
- Contamination control
- Food safety knowledge
- Food safety standards
Timeline
Line Cook
Crux Fermentation
03.2024 - Current
Crew Member
Shake Shack
11.2023 - 02.2024
Crew Member
Mochinuts
06.2023 - 10.2023
Team Member
Bambuza
05.2022 - 10.2022
Crew Member
Cafe Yumm
02.2022 - 05.2022
Deli Worker
Fred Meyers
02.2019 - 02.2022
GED -
Grant High School
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