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William Logan Jr

William Logan Jr

Rahway,New Jersey

Summary

Top-notch [line cook] with solid background in creating innovative and delicious dishes. Proficient in food preparation and staff training. Offers excellent time management skills and works well under pressure. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

The Worlds Famous Waiting Room
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Line Cook

Red Robin
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

Line Cook

Olive Garden Restaurant
11.2011 - 03.2015

-Preparing ingredients such as washing and chopping vegetables, measuring and mixing ingredients, and marinating meats.

-Cooking dishes ot the exact specifications outlined in the recipes. This includes monitoring cooking times and temperatures, as well as seasoning and garnishing dishes.

-Organizing and cleaning also organizing ingredients and kitchen tools, as well as maintaining a clean and organized work area. This includes cleaning dishes, equipment, and surfaces as needed.

Following food safety procedures, such as storing and labeling ingredients properly, checking for freshness and quality, and maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation practices.

-Communicating with other team members of the kitchen staff, such as the head chef, sous chef, and other line cooks, to ensure that all dishes are prepared correctly and in a timely manner.

Education

GED -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
11.2023

No Degree - Medical Office Computer Specialist

Kaplan Career Institute
San Antonio, TX
09.2009

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Chopping Vegetables
  • Team Oriented
  • Grill Operation
  • Food rotation
  • Food presentation talent

Timeline

Line Cook

The Worlds Famous Waiting Room
05.2022 - 03.2023

Line Cook

Red Robin
08.2012 - 05.2016

Line Cook

Olive Garden Restaurant
11.2011 - 03.2015

GED -

Penn Foster Career School

No Degree - Medical Office Computer Specialist

Kaplan Career Institute
William Logan Jr