Food Customer
Resume:
Columbus, OH *****
************@*****.***
Kevin Nguyen
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented cook and natural leader with 5 years of experience in restaurant environments and storefront management. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with servers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date California food handling permit.
SKILLS
● Proactive
● Menu memorization
● Food preparation
● Communication skills
● Adherence to recipes
● Ambitious
● Team player
● Efficient multitasking
● Time management
● Dependable and reliable
● Quick learner
● Detail oriented
● Clean work environment
● Punctual
EXPERIENCE
Gulfstream (Hillstone Restaurant Group), Newport Beach, CA — Line Cook
June 2019 - July 2020
● Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
● Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
● Washed, peeled and cut various fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
● Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
● Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to guarantee safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
● Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
● Cleaned and organized kitchen areas.
● Prepared ingredients for menu items.
● Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen.
● Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
● Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
● Distributed food to wait staff quickly to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
● Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
● Took precise inventory counts and waste counts daily. Luxe Nail Spa, Columbus, OH — Assistant Manager
May 2013 - April 2018
● Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
● Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
● Monitored employee performance and developed improvement plans.
● Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
● Assessed workloads to meet seasonal fluctuation needs.
● Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
● Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer questions.
● Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
● Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
The Old Bag of Nails, Hilliard, OH — Line Cook
March 2016 - May 2019
● Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
● Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
● Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
● Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
● Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
● Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
● Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to guarantee safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
● Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen.
● Collaborated with servers and expo to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
● Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
● Cooked all menu items according to specified instructions.
● Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers.
Fado Pub & Kitchen, Dublin, OH — Line Cook
September 2018 - December 2018
● Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
● Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
● Washed, peeled and cut various fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
● Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
● Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to guarantee safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
● Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
● Cleaned and organized kitchen areas.
● Prepared ingredients for menu items.
● Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen.
● Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
● Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
● Distributed food to wait staff quickly to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
● Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
● Assisted in the grand opening of the restaurant by organizing and planning kitchen layout.
● Prepared meals by the recipe for large parties of 100+ quickly and efficiently.
EDUCATION
Dublin Coffman Highschool, Dublin, OH — Highschool Diploma
- June 2015
● Team captain of the varsity track and field team.
● Student leader of the first ever Coffman Cook-Off.
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