Dedicated Line Cook with 3 years of experience preparing ingredients for fast dish assembly. Expert at making correct quantities of ingredients for expected number of customers. Work well independently with minimal supervision and with teammates.
Skills
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Contamination control
Highly motivated
Multitasking
Active listener
Results-oriented
Punctual and honest
Effective prioritization
Team-oriented
Design Interpretation
Flux core (FCAW) welding
Coordination
PPE use
Flexible
Time management
Experience
05/2014 to 08/2016
LifeguardBaptist Children's Homes – Cameron, NC,
Patrolled aquatic and terrestrial areas to identify anyone in need of assistance and provide immediate care.
Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool once per day.
Routinely completed safety update training and ensured all patrons followed safety rules.
Consistently complied with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and in-water rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
Garnered valuable advice to new swimmers on specific techniques and provided tips on building strength.
Kept watch over swimmers to ensure fast response when distress situations arose.
Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water at all times.
Led swimmer instructional lessons with participants of varying ages to share optimal swim techniques and build strength.
Led instructional classes on how to help themselves and others to protect recreational users from dangerous situations.
Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
Updated logs detailing weather conditions, treatments provided and incident information to keep management informed of activities.
Explained safety rules and procedures regarding slide use and swimming activities to patrons and guests to inform and educate.
Conducted daily inspections of pool and removed any obstacles that could impede line of sight, including trash, toys and debris.
Logged daily chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential for illness among patrons.
Partnered with fellow team members on new customer service program to ensure seamless transitions.
Informed patrons of unsafe or hazardous conditions, including dunking and provided options for alternative activities.
Optimized customer service by resolving issues quickly and with courteous demeanor.
Alerted patrons to immediate storm conditions by directing them to exit water immediately.
Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
05/2017 to 03/2018
Dietary AideIroquois Memorial Hospital – Kentland, IN,
Used dishwasher to wash plates, cups, utensils, serving tools and cooking equipment.
Set over fifty tables before patients arrived to maintain efficiency of meal services.
Assisted Head Chef with meal prep for 200+ daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs with accuracy and speed.
Cleaned up tables and floors in 200+-person residence.
Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
Arrived on time, prepared and attentive for every training appointment.
05/2017 to Current
Line CookPiccolo – Springfield, MO,
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
Delivered soiled dishes and pots and pans to washing areas and assisted in cleaning and drying all items.
Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Mentored and trained 10+ Line Cooks through instruction and demonstration of skills, improving overall quality and performance.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
Placed frequently used food such as wings and burgers in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Supervised staff of 10, providing direction in preparing specialty items, including allergen and gluten intolerance food.
Prepared more than 200 dishes per day in fast-paced work environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including wings, burgers and chicken breasts.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
Created approximately 5 orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2022 to to
Associate of Applied Science: Welding Bismarck State College - Bismarck, ND GPA: Status -
Expected in 05/2016 to to
High School Diploma: Century High School - Bismarck, ND, GPA: Status -
Accomplishments
Promoted to Wings Certified Trainer after less than 12 months of employment.
National Honor Society in high school
National Technical Honor Society in high school
Process Improvement
Primary employee on implementing new online training program.
Promoted to Shift Lead due to strong work ethic, willingness to take on and reliability that achieved [Result].
Activities and Honors
Active Fraternity member, sitting on Honor board for 2 years
Assisted in the successful performance of rituals
Financial Manager in charge of payment of bills and collection of payments
College Athlete on the Mystics Clay Dusters trap shooting team
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