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Thomas Lesch

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chili's Restaurant, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high standards of sanitation. Skilled in multitasking and food presentation, consistently delivering visually appealing dishes that elevate customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.

Work History

Cook/prep Cook , Trainer

Chilis Resturant
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Executed equipment usage efficiently to uphold regulatory compliance.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and minimizing waste.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to promote a safe cooking environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and improve service speed.
  • Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and menu items for consistency in quality.
  • Monitored food safety practices during preparation and service, leading to improved health inspection scores.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.

Education

High School Diploma -

University High School
Orlando , Fl
05.1993

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Performance improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion control
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Ingredients measuring

Timeline

Cook/prep Cook , Trainer

Chilis Resturant

High School Diploma -

University High School
Thomas Lesch