William Wagoner

• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
• Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
• Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
• Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
• Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
• Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
• Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
• Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
• Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
• Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
• Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
• Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
• Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
• Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
• Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.

Adept at creating culinary masterpieces with a proven ability to manage high-volume kitchens efficiently. Exceptional knife skills and a deep understanding of various cooking techniques ensure consistent, high-quality results. Passionate about food safety and sanitation practices, maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Dedicated to teamwork and collaboration, contributing positively to the kitchen's overall success. Eager to bring expertise and enthusiasm to a challenging and rewarding culinary position.

• Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
• Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
• Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
• Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
• Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
• Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
• Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
• Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
• Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
• Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
• Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.