John Knowles

If you’re looking for a great server/manager/cook for your restaurant, I’m your man!

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

ad3qk7@r.postjobfree.com

+1-539-***-****

I am searching for gainful employment in the food and beverage industry in which my experience and hospitality can be displayed and I can become an asset to the company. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Line Cook

HMSHost - Baltimore, MD

August 2023 to January 2024

I was responsible for cooking all menu items, able to cover every station on the line, prep cooking and restocking when needed, dishwashing when needed. I left in good standing and am eligible for rehire. Shift Manager

Captain D's Seafood Restaurant - Owasso, OK

August 2022 to August 2023

I started out as a line cook, preparing all menu items while adhering to all policies and procedures to ensure quality and safety. I was promoted to shift lead as a result of my reliability and consistency, where I was given the responsibility of opening and/or closing the store, arming and disarming alarms, counting of all register and safe monies, weekly inventory, leading a small staff to successfully complete food and beverage service. I am eligible for rehire

Shipping and Receiving

NSP Quality Meats - Owasso, OK

November 2022 to February 2023

Forklift driver loading trailers and blast freezers, filling online orders and keeping written logs on deliveries and incoming shipments. Temporary position meant to supplement. Concrete Laborer

Craftsmen Resources - Tulsa, OK

July 2022 to October 2022

Repairing bridges with rebar and polymer overlays, topping with flint rock, smoothing out and adding additional layers, operating proper tools, saws, blowers, torches, etc for a temporary staffing company. Rotisserie Cook

Sam's Club - Owasso, OK

January 2022 to July 2022

I skewered whole chickens and operated the rotisserie oven, I prepared whole heat and eat meals for members while adhering to policies and procedures. Server

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Tulsa, OK

March 2021 to October 2021

Part time supplemental position where I performed food and beverage service in an upscale, casual environment, guiding guests with my knowledge of the menu and cooking techniques, performing bottle service table-side, accepting payment and cashiering while managing a cash bank for guests to make change when necessary.

Line Cook

Fox and Hound Pub and Grille - Tulsa, OK

August 2020 to May 2021

Basically I was the kitchen manager, informally, being responsible for preparing all wing sauces, batters, and recipes from scratch. I was the sole cook for a sports bar and grill who did weekly inventory and kept pars, cleaning the entire kitchen every night including but not limited to grills, walk ins, floors, dishes and pass through windows, rotating products, properly storing orders and receiving deliveries. Server

Back Bay Ale House - Atlantic City, NJ

March 2019 to August 2020

When staff began returning to college at the end of the season, I served food and drinks in a surf and turf inside and outside dining environment during Covid lockdown. Line Cook

Back Bay Ale House - Atlantic City, NJ

March 2019 to August 2020

I worked fry, sauté, grill, pantry and wheel stations, restock, dishwasher and completed daily cleaning, changed fryers, among other closing tasks.

Server

IHOP - Mays Landing, NJ

April 2018 to September 2019

Food and beverage service, cashiering, hosting with daily cleaning and side work. Restaurant Manager

Denny's - Northfield, NJ

March 2015 to December 2017

Analyzed daily reports, monitored temperatures and food quality and rotations, storage, counted all monies at the beginning and end of each shift, I made bank deposits, and covered every position when necessary.

Education

High school diploma

Atlantic City High School - Atlantic City, NJ

March 1993 to June 1996

Skills

• Restaurant Management

• Kitchen Experience

• POS

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Culinary Experience

• Food Preparation

• Cooking

• Busser

• Food Safety

• Catering

• Cash register

• Shift management

• Cash handling

• Serving

• Customer service

• Leadership

• Supervising experience

• Food handling

• Restaurant experience

• Kitchen management

• Forecasting

• Hotel experience

• Guest services

Certifications and Licenses

Food Handler Certification

April 2021 to Present

ServSafe

May 2023 to May 2028

ServSafe

September 2017 to September 2022

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