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LINE COOK TRAINER
Professional Summary
  • Line cook trainer possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining 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.
  • Punctual Fry Cook holding more than four years of experience working in the food industry and ensuring customer loyalty by quickly satisfying customer and management needs. Superb multitasking skills with the ability to work on multiple orders simultaneously.
  • Motivated team member offering over four years of experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
  • Organized individual possessing excellent memorization and communication skills. Proficient in preparing raw food and ingredients. Detail-oriented professional with superior knife skills and strong sense of taste and smell. Handles criticism well and quickly learns from challenges.
  • Flexible team member willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting.
  • Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders.
  • Enthusiastic and willing to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any aspect of the job.
  • Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Presented a Chef Coat for hard work and dedication.
  • Spoken to about being offered a management position but was not able to accept because I was only 19 years old and had to be 21.
  • Worked two jobs, seven days a week, while going to school full-time.
Skills
  • Portioning
  • Food rotation
  • Garnishing
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food presentation talent
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Performance evaluation
  • Relationship-Building
  • MS Office
  • Cash register operations
  • Payment collection
  • Customer assistance
  • Credit card processing
  • Refunds and exchanges
  • Product upselling
  • POS Systems
  • Cash Drawer Management
  • Bagging and Packaging
  • Merchandise Restocking
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Maintaining Store Appearance
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Money handling
  • Product knowledge
  • Time management skills
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Order taking
  • Staff Training
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Coupons and gift cards
  • Order monitoring
  • Basic math skills
  • Shelf-cleaning
  • Purchase assistance
  • Price changes
  • Store merchandise stocking
  • Sales expertise
  • Guest inquiries
  • Cleanliness
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Dining area maintenance
  • To-Go Order Preparation
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Order Accuracy
  • Menu Memorization
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Guest Seating Arrangements
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Food station setup
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Food running
  • Performance improvement
  • Interactive communication skills
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Quick-Learning
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Adherence to recipes
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Ambitious
  • Goal-setting
  • Online instruction
  • Employee training
  • Public speaking
  • Complaint resolution
  • POS systems expert
  • Good listening skills
  • Cleaning
  • Computer skills
  • Basic math
  • Research
  • Reading comprehension
  • Compassion
  • Solid foundation in Criminal Justice
  • Excellent writing skills
Work History
Line Cook Trainer10/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Communicated closely with s to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Communicated closely with server's to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and dinner service.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
Line Cook Trainer11/2016 to 01/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • 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.
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Safely used kitchen equipment such as Griddles, Grills, Ovens, and Fryers, effectively reducing injuries and burns.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Prepared average of 300 orders each shift.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Worked as a cashier in to-go, dishwasher, quality assurance (QA) line, food runner, line cook in all three stations, prep cook, and server when needed.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Worked closely with Manager's to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Recruited and trained new members of the team.
Cashier09/2016 to 11/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Worked as a temporary sales associate during Halloween, the busiest time of the year.
  • Cleaned the store after closing hours to prepare for the next shift.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
  • Efficiently processed new orders, completing balloon orders daily.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 99% accuracy.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
  • Helped over 100-150 guests every day by processing payments, monitoring reward accounts and resolving service concerns.
Cashier 09/2015 to 01/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Temporary sales associate for Halloween, their busiest time of year, was kept afterwards as permanent sales associate; store was closed down in January. Also helped to close store down.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Efficiently processed new orders, completing balloon orders daily.
  • Helped over 100-150 guests every day by processing payments, monitoring reward accounts and resolving service concerns.
  • Trained as floor sales associate and provided back-up coverage to provide customers with optimal support.
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Completed sales in excess of nearly $3000 with near-zero error rate using POS system.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Worked closely with managers to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Education
High School Diploma05/2017Butler Traditional High School- City, State
Associate of Arts: Criminal Justice08/2019Jefferson Technical Community College - City
  • Dean's List
  • All A's and B's for the entire 2 years
  • Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.5
  • Multiple offers for Phi Theta Kappa (Didn't join because I could not afford)
Bachelor of Science: Criminal JusticeExpected in 05/2021University Of Louisville- City, State
  • Dean's List Fall 2019, Spring 2020
  • Honor roll Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020
  • All A's and B's, one C
  • Current Cumulative GPA of 3.5
  • Current Academic Status: Good standing
  • Continuing education in Criminal Justice
  • Coursework in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Corrections, First aid and Safety Ed., Law Enforcement, Criminal Behavior, etc.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Butler Traditional High School
  • Jefferson Technical Community College
  • University Of Louisville

Job Titles Held:

  • Line Cook Trainer
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 05/2017
    Associate of Arts : Criminal Justice 08/2019
    Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice Expected in 05/2021

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