William Pajak
Olympic Family Restaurant
Lockport,NY
36
Years of experience
Reliable individual offering 36 years of experience working in busy, fast-paced settings. Highly knowledgeable in food preparation and safety. Pursuing new and exciting position with a manufacturing company.
Work History
Lead Line Cook
5 Years 5 Months- Coordinated daily operations and equipment upkeep in kitchen department.
- Assisted team members in fast-paced kitchen line.
- Supported training of line cooks to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Managed inventory through ordering processes with sales representatives.
Line Cook
3 Years 4 Months- Prepared food following specific measurements and recipes.
- Took food order information from cashiers and prepared multiple items to serve entire order together.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Marinated food items according to the provided instructions and recipes.
Line cook manager
3 Years 3 Months- Took food order information from cashiers and prepared multiple items to serve entire order together.
- Oversaw store opening and closing, including reconciling cash drawers and making bank deposits.
- Implemented exceptional communication and negotiation experience to reach agreements with vendors and manufacturers.
- Supervised staff of 12 in daily operations.
Restaurant owner
1 Year 3 Months- Promoted business via social media to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Maintained restaurant areas to meet all needs and deliver professional appeal to customers.
- Monitored individual performance results and engaged in timely coaching sessions.
Line cook
3 Years 5 Months- Assisted in the preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
- Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes numerous times in one shift.
Line Cook
13 Years 8 Months- Cooked food to required doneness and internal temperatures.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Kept stations stocked and key spices always ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Took food order information from cashiers and prepared multiple items to serve entire order together.
Line cook manager
11 Years 3 Months- Managed day-to-day operations and maintenance of equipment in kitchen department.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members in fast-paced, kitchen line.
- Trained line cooks, which improved overall productivity and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary arts
Skills
Results-oriented
Highly motivated
Inventory control
Cleaning and organization
Multitasking
Punctual and honest
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Olympic Family Restaurant
2021.03 - CurrentRead More
Line cook manager
Kalamata Family Restaurant
2015.05 - 2021Read More
Line Cook
Vasilis Restaurant
2012.01 - 2015.05Read More
Line cook manager
Athens restaurant
2008.10 - 2012.01Read More
Restaurant owner
Our place cafe
2007.07 - 2008.10Read More
Line cook
Olympic restaurant
2004.02 - 2007.07Read More
Line Cook
Athens restaurant
1990.06 - 2004.02Read More
Emerson vocational high school
High School Diploma from Culinary arts
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