Thomas Williams
Ventnor City,NJ
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Hard Rock Cafe
Atlantic City, NJ
01.2021 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Line Cook
Back Bay Ale House
Atlantic City, NJ
05.2016 - 10.2021
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- 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.
Dietary Cook
Mainland Manor Nursing Home
Pleasantville, NJ
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
- Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
- Weighed, measured and processed ingredients according to recipe specifications and dietary requirements.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
Cook/Assistant Restaurant Manager
Dave's Restaurant
Atlantic City, NJ
04.1998 - 12.2013
- Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
- Immediately resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills.
- Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
No Degree - Addiction Counseling Specialist
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJHigh School Diploma -
Atlantic City High School
Atlantic City, NJ06.2001
Skills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
- Cutting Meat
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Professional Attitude
Timeline
Line Cook
Hard Rock Cafe
01.2021 - 08.2022
Line Cook
Back Bay Ale House
05.2016 - 10.2021
Dietary Cook
Mainland Manor Nursing Home
02.2014 - 12.2016
Cook/Assistant Restaurant Manager
Dave's Restaurant
04.1998 - 12.2013
No Degree - Addiction Counseling Specialist
Atlantic Cape Community College
High School Diploma -
Atlantic City High School
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