Food Customer

Shalen Teeples

Auburndale, FL *****

Cell: 334-***-****

E-Mail: *****************@*****.***

Summary

Natural leader and team motivator competent in keeping kitchen staff on task and efficient to handle high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Basic working abilities.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills

Over the past 18 years I have learned many things in the customer service and restaurant industry. I have great people and communication skills. I am a team player but also a team leader. I am a quick learner and very dedicated to my work.

Experience

September 2018 to December 2019

Red Lobster Dothan, AL

Head Line Cook

Placed frequently used food such as shrimp and steak in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.

Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Maintained orderly kitchen environment to reduce wasted time searching for ingredients, utensils and storage items.

Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.

Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.

Prepared various local and seasonal specialties for 100 table restaurant.

December 2018 to April 2019

Denny's Dothan, AL

Head Cook

Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Made sure the kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom were kept clean at all times.

Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.

Maintained and cleaned all kitchen appliances, including grill, stove and oven.

Followed the "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item and ensured those that were outdated were tossed.

Placed orders for food and supplies used for creating meals for 100 people.

January 2001 to August 2015

Andys Igloo Winter Haven, FL

Head Cook and Server

I started out in the kitchen on the line preparing every plate and the food according to the restaurants regulations. I then moved to the grill position where I became the nighttime head Grill cook for the next seven years. I was in cross-trained in the dining room greeting every customer taking orders and making sure every order came out perfectly. I've been would make sure every customer had a great dining experience before closing a restaurant every night cleaning all stations back of the house and front of the house and making sure the restaurant was up to code.

Education and Training

May 2002 Lake Region High School Eagle Lake, FL

High School Diploma

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