line cook resume example with 4+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Summary
Dynamic chef creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Inspects kitchen areas and issues corrective actions to maintain company and health department standards.
Talented Chef with 12 years of experience preparing delicious, healthy dishes. Specializing in menus known for attracting and retaining customers. Provides culinary management skills to fast-paced kitchens.
Skills
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Food presentation
Recipe creation
Foodservice sanitation
Food storage
Sauce preparation
Cutting and slicing techniques
Ingredient inspection
Active listener
Effective prioritization
Highly motivated
Team-oriented
Recipe preparation
Education and Training
Ketchikan High SchoolKetchikan, AKExpected in 04/2013 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Experience
Founding Farmers - Line Cook Washington, DC, 08/2020 - 02/2021
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Al Copeland Investments - Executive Chef Metairie, LA, 03/2020 - 08/2020
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve 56 additional guests per hour.
Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
Prepared schedules, work assignments and constructed employee compensation packages.
Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
Conducted assessments and utilized root cause analysis to implement corrective action strategies.
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
Negotiated with food suppliers to cut costs by buying in bulk.
Celebration Hotel Ltd - Sous Chef Birmingham, AL, 02/2020 - 04/2020
Supervised all kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environment.
Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation.
Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet all coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
Collaborated with trainees to bolster understanding of project management, safety and inventory waste to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
Estimated potential worker issues to produce detailed resource documentation.
Processed payments and kept close eye on customers to check for signs of theft.
Tracked activities in daily logs and weekly update reports.
Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
Monitored inventory to maintain proper supply level.
Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
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