Todd Costan
Allentown,PA
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and elevating dish quality, my tenure at Applebee's Grill + Bar showcases a blend of precise time management and exceptional attention to detail. Mastering grilling techniques and fostering team coordination, I significantly contributed to improving customer satisfaction through consistent, high-quality culinary creations.
Work History
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- 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.
- 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.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
General Studies
06.1992
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Problem-solving
- Team coordination
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Kitchen organization
- Quality control
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Frying techniques
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Portion control
- Stock rotation
- Crew training
- Back of house operations
- Food rotation
- Portion management
Timeline
Line Cook - Applebee's Grill + Bar
Liberty High School - , General Studies
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