Trevor Staats
Tallahassee
Summary
My name is Jacob Staats, and I am a high school student at Lawton Chiles High School. I play football and like to cook/barbecue in my spare time. I have over a year of experience in the restaurant industry, in which I was a cook. I grilled, used fryers, prepared sandwiches using a press, and cut/prepared ingredients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
4 Rivers Restaurant Group
Tallahassee, FL
07.2025 - Current
- Followed safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Contributed to menu development by providing feedback on customer preferences and trends.
- Enhanced cooking techniques through continuous learning from experienced chefs and culinary staff.
- 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.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Line Cook
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Tallahassee, FL
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient levels and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Kitchen Cook
Gordos Cuban Cusine
Tallahassee, FL
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Grilled chicken and burgers on flat top grill
- Prepared sandwiches on the sandwich line
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Implemented food safety and handling procedures to comply with health and safety standards.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Adjusted cooking methods and ingredients based on special dietary requirements.
- Managed simultaneous cooking tasks to ensure all dishes were completed at the right time.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Lawton Chiles High School
Tallahassee, FL05.2026
Skills
- Food preparation
- Portion control
- Food storage
- Recipe cooking
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce making
- Grilling expertise
- Frying foods
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Recipe execution
Timeline
Line Cook
4 Rivers Restaurant Group
07.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
03.2025 - 06.2025
Kitchen Cook
Gordos Cuban Cusine
11.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Lawton Chiles High School