Tramel Riddick
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at The Bunker, excelling in food preparation and kitchen sanitation. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through meticulous ingredient management and teamwork. Skilled in safe food handling and adaptable to fast-paced environments, consistently delivering high-quality dishes that meet restaurant standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
OV Tavern
Norfolk, VA
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation tasks by chopping, measuring, and organizing ingredients for efficient cooking.
- Maintained cleanliness in kitchen areas by regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment according to safety standards.
- Supported head cook by managing ingredient inventory and restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal service during peak hours, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Learned and adhered to specific recipes, ensuring consistency in flavor and presentation of dishes.
- Organized storage areas for easy access to ingredients, contributing to smoother kitchen operations.
- Monitored quality of food items, discarding expired or damaged products to uphold safety standards.
- Kept an organized kitchen workspace by properly disposing of trash, recycling materials, and breaking down boxes efficiently.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing priorities or special requests from cook during meal preparation.
Line Cook
Alantic Waffle Company
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed ingredient inventory efficiently, ensuring proper stock levels and minimizing food waste.
- Executed timely food delivery to service staff, ensuring prompt and accurate order fulfillment.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Assisted in menu item assembly, ensuring presentation met restaurant standards.
Line Cook
The Bunker
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Executed precise food preparation tasks, ensuring high-quality ingredients were utilized in every dish.
- Maintained strict adherence to kitchen sanitation protocols, contributing to a safe and healthy cooking environment.
- Operated various kitchen equipment effectively, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Participated actively in team collaboration, fostering a positive work atmosphere among kitchen staff.
- Executed cooking techniques with precision, enhancing the flavor profiles of menu items.
- Adapted to changing menu items quickly, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation across all dishes.
- Cleaned and organized workstations regularly, promoting efficiency and safety in food preparation.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures, ensuring every dish was prepared to perfection.
- 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.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma - Standard
Oscar Smith High School
1994 Tiger Drive Chesapeake VA 06.1997
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Food preparation
- Ingredient preparation
- Safe food handling
- Sweeping and mopping
- Food storage
- Problem-solving
- Workplace safety
- Flexible and adaptable
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipe adherence
- Supply restocking
- Kitchen station restocking
- Vegetable and fruit preparation
- Chopping vegetables
- Team collaboration
- Food presentation
- Food preservation and storage methods
- Cooking techniques
- Grilling
- Temperature monitoring
- Relationship building
- Food portioning and packaging
- Safe handling
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
OV Tavern
11.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Alantic Waffle Company
03.2025 - 09.2025
Line Cook
The Bunker
02.2024 - 03.2025
High School Diploma - Standard
Oscar Smith High School