Vandy Fitzpatrick
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Adept at culinary techniques and kitchen management, honed at The AfterTaste Smokehouse & Grille under a Le Cordon Bleu chef. Bold passion for the culinary field and eager to learn from others. Dependable Cook with experience preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
AMC Theaters
Lawrenceville, GA
2025 - Current
- Prepared menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during high-volume periods.
- Adapted quickly to changing orders and special requests from customers, ensuring satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, safety standards, and food preparation techniques.
- 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.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Cook
The AfterTaste Smokehouse & Grille
Lawrenceville, GA
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Worked with and learned from a Le Cordon Bleu chef.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Phoenix High School
Lawrenceville, GA12.2024
Skills
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Frying
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Sanitation practices
Sauce making
Culinary creativity
Event catering
Focused and disciplined
Calm demeanor
Sauteing
Dish preparation
Timeline
Cook
The AfterTaste Smokehouse & Grille
07.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Phoenix High School
Line Cook
AMC Theaters
2025 - Current