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Wyatt Wittliff

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 8 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven communication and practical skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Agile Brewing
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Performed various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Louisiana State University
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted graduate students with research assignments engineering projects.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.

Pantry Cook

Vincent's Italian Restaurant
09.2015 - 09.2021
  • Cleaned and sanitized pantry station at end of shift.
  • Stocked supplies to maintain sufficient levels of food products at pantry station.
  • Notified chef in advance of supply needs to prevent inventory shortage.
  • Prepped dressing, vinaigrettes and accompanying garnishes for pantry menu items.
  • Adhered to state and local health and safety regulations for food handling and sanitation.
  • Coordinated with fellow employees to meet guests' needs to support restaurant operation.
  • Cleaned counters, shelves, walls, furniture and equipment in food service areas.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Cook

Burgersmith
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Biological Engineering

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2023

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food Service Operations
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Process Improvements

Timeline

Chef

Agile Brewing
05.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Louisiana State University
04.2023 - Current

Cook

Burgersmith
05.2021 - 05.2021

Pantry Cook

Vincent's Italian Restaurant
09.2015 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Biological Engineering

Louisiana State University And A&M College

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