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Travis VanHouten

Saint Petersburg,FL

Summary

Hardworking and enthusiastic professional trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Overview

Work History

Line Cook

Golden Dinosaurs
02 2024 - 04 2024
  • Prepared and plated vegan dishes efficiantly during peak hours, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize work flow, reducing prep times and enhancing overall kitchen efficiency.

Manager/ Sales and Marketing

Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn
12 2023 - 02 2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Fostered partnerships with potential wholesale clients, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.


Server

PF Changs Restaurant
07 2021 - 11 2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on proper restaurant standards.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items and specials.

Line Cook

Kojo
04 2021 - 07 2021
  • Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
  • Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
  • Ensured accurate and timely preparation of menu items, contributing to smooth kitchen operations during busy shifts.

Busser/ Food Runner/ Barback

Sage SRQ
01 2019 - 05 2019
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
  • Anticipated server needs, proactively refilling water glasses and removing empty plates from tables.

Line Cook

First Watch Daytime Cafe
10 2016 - 03 2019
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • 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.

Education

Manatee High School
2012

Culinary Arts

Manatee Technical College
2013

Skills

  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Food safety
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teambuilding
  • Self-Motivated
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Attention to Detail
  • POS Operation
  • Etsy Operation and Management
  • Uber Eats Operation and Management
  • Effective Upselling
  • Portion Control

Timeline

Line Cook

Golden Dinosaurs
02 2024 - 04 2024

Manager/ Sales and Marketing

Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn
12 2023 - 02 2024

Server

PF Changs Restaurant
07 2021 - 11 2022

Line Cook

Kojo
04 2021 - 07 2021

Busser/ Food Runner/ Barback

Sage SRQ
01 2019 - 05 2019

Line Cook

First Watch Daytime Cafe
10 2016 - 03 2019

Manatee High School

Culinary Arts

Manatee Technical College

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