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William Kalvaitis

Markleville,IN

Summary

Adept at kitchen management and staff coordination, I excelled at Brewlink Brewing Company by producing high-volume covers with near-perfect satisfaction scores. My expertise in inventory control and training management, coupled with a knack for menu development, consistently enhances dining experiences and operational efficiency.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Brewlink Brewing Company
02.2021 - 11.2024
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.

Line Cook

18th Street Brewing
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.

Line Cook

Taxman Brewing
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Food Service Worker

Ball State University Dining
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.

Education

No Degree - Computer Science

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Inventory control
  • Training management
  • Workstation organization
  • Staff coordination
  • Work delegation
  • Recipe memorization
  • Cost reduction
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen management

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Brewlink Brewing Company
02.2021 - 11.2024

Line Cook

18th Street Brewing
07.2020 - 02.2021

Line Cook

Taxman Brewing
05.2019 - 03.2020

Food Service Worker

Ball State University Dining
11.2018 - 05.2019

No Degree - Computer Science

Ball State University

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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