Tobias Council
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Reliable Cook with many years of experience preparing food in fast-paced environments. Adept at working grill, line, and pantry. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills . Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Thymes on the River
Portsmouth, Virginia
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Safely operated ovens, fryers and grills to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Developed menus with chefs, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Line Cook
Renaissance Hotel
Portsmouth, VA
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Cooking Intern
Commune
Norfolk, VA
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Recorded temperature readings of refrigerators, freezers and ovens on a regular basis.
- Participated in menu planning meetings with chefs and managers to discuss new dishes or changes in existing ones.
- Maintained records related to food production such as number of servings prepared each day or types of ingredients used.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to use and discarded any expired items accordingly.
- Stocked pantry shelves with supplies such as spices, condiments, canned goods and other items needed for cooking.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Monitored inventory of all perishable items to ensure freshness.
- Helped set up buffets for special events by arranging food attractively on platters or trays.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Assisted with meal preparation by following recipes and adhering to food safety standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Major in Culinary Arts
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA12-2021
Skills
- Spoilage prevention
- Plates presentation
- Training management
- Food safety monitoring
- Garnishing techniques
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Grilling techniques
- Safe food handling
- Recipe memorization
- Inventory control
- Allergen awareness
- Workstation organization
- Food safety knowledge
- Kitchen organization
- Food safety
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Thymes on the River
05.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook
Renaissance Hotel
01.2022 - 02.2024
Cooking Intern
Commune
05.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Major in Culinary Arts
Tidewater Community College