kitchen line cook resume example with 14+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Punctual line cook with about 10 years of experience in following menus and recipes to prepare foods. Skillful in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and receiving. Also knowledgeable in stocking and ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies. Excellent multitasker, recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. I’m very organized, clean and very responsible. I always strive to do things right the first time, and work fast and efficient.
Skills
Restaurant mJessicagement
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Food storage
Ingredient inspection
Foodservice sanitation
Sauce preparation
Cutting and slicing techniques
Punctual and honest
Food presentation
Effective prioritization
Dish preparation
Recipe preparation
Team-oriented
Contamination control
Active listener
Cleaning and organization
Highly motivated
Staff training
Vegetable preparation
High volume production capability
Food plating
Multitasking
Experience
07/2017 to 12/2021Kitchen Line CookLandry's | Pittsburgh, PA,
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify mJessicager to reorder products.
Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Supervised cooks and kitchen staff, providing direction in preparing specialty items and ethnic cuisine.
Developed process to accurately track food costs more efficiently, saving in food waste.
08/2016 to 06/2017Team MemberPetco | Highland, IN,
Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper mJessicagement.
Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
Completed skilled finishing work with excellent process knowledge and advanced manual dexterity.
Unloaded trucks, moved containers to staging area and determined correct storage locations.
Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
Completed additional learning opportunities to advance knowledge and move into senior team member position.
Used proper safety procedures to load and unload materials and components.
Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Maintained high feedback ratings from customers by responding quickly to questions and problems.
Engaged customers to understand product and service needs, providing demonstrations and using persuasive techniques to build product value.
MJessicaged order process for new and existing customers.
Overcame customer objections to use of products and services, answering questions and providing information and new perspectives to show value.
Followed up with past customers to verify satisfaction with products, alerting of new product availability and maintaining presence to capture future business opportunities.
Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences.
Handled customer complaints and concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
09/2010 to 08/2016MJessicagerGuest Services, Inc. | Patuxent River, MD,
Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Greeted and encouraged feedback from customers to implement in-store operational changes.
Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
Evaluated store performance by receiving, Jessicalyzing and incorporating feedback from store inspections to implement action plans for improvements.
Facilitated exceptional sales and performance results by focusing on continuous improvement approaches and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.
MJessicaged shifts in absence of store mJessicager to deliver excellent customer service while promoting sales.
Organized store and maintained high standards for cleanliness of parking lot, restroom and stockroom.
Coordinated ordering, receiving merchandise, pricing and stocking to maintain appropriate product levels on shelves.
Assisted with training and onboarding of sales associates in store operations.
Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
Supervised staff performing daily activities.
02/2007 to 04/2010Head ServerSeminole Gaming | Tampa, FL,
Dealt with customer issues for servers, consistently upholding professionalism and calmness to maintain customer satisfaction.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Delivered high-quality service and quick beverage service to promote customer satisfaction.
Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Reconciled cash register at close of business, verifying totals and quickly resolving discrepancies.
Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
Served high volume of tables at once and simultaneously supervised serving staff.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals.
Education and Training
Expected in 08/2005 to to High School Diploma | Arquitecto MatÃas Arguelles , Tamaulipas , Tamaulipas GPA:
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