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LINE COOK
Professional Summary
Diligent restaurant kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Dynamic food service professional driven toward continuous improvement and committed to going above and beyond to complete tasks and assist other team members. Well-versed in standard food prep techniques, as well as safe food-handling standards.
Skills
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Work History
Line Cook, 01/2014 to Current
Accor Hotels – Pittsburgh , PA
Accor Hotels – Pittsburgh , PA
- Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
Grill Team Crew Member, 01/2012 to 01/2014
Whataburger Restaurants LLC – City , STATE
Whataburger Restaurants LLC – City , STATE
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Cook, , 01/2012 to 09/2012
David's Fine Meats & Grill – City , STATE
David's Fine Meats & Grill – City , STATE
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
Line Cook, Prep Cook, 01/2008 to 01/2011
Pomodoro's Italian Kitchen – City , STATE
Pomodoro's Italian Kitchen – City , STATE
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Washed, peeled and cut various fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
- Washed, chopped, [Action] and [Action] vegetables and [Type] ingredients.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items.
- Cooked all menu items according to specified instructions.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Education
GEDClear Brook High School - City, State
Prior Experience
Additional work history available upon request
Additional Information
Seeking full time employment to better meet my responsibilities and needs
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Clear Brook High School
Job Titles Held:
- Line Cook
- Grill Team Crew Member
- Cook,
- Line Cook, Prep Cook
Degrees
- GED
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