Tory Morrison
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
08.2023 - Current
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective inventory management and cost controls.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing innovative dishes.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Cook Shift Leader
Longhorn
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined cooking processes and procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Streamlined food preparation tasks for more efficient service during peak hours.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring timely repairs and replacements as needed for uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Supported overall restaurant success through cross-training in various positions when necessary to provide adequate coverage during busy times.
- Optimized ingredient usage by developing creative recipes that utilized seasonal produce while remaining costeffective.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York06.2009
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Food Preparation
- Portion Control
- Cost Control
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Workflow Optimization
- Employee Scheduling
- Garnishing and Plating
- Line Inspections
- Vendor Relationship Management
Timeline
Sous Chef
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
08.2023 - Current
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2023 - 08.2023
Cook Shift Leader
Longhorn
05.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology
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