Lionel Sherron

Line Cook

Nashville, TN *****

adpt1m@r.postjobfree.com

+1-615-***-****

• Dedicated and energetic Line Cook with a Good customer service and attitude.

• Able to adept at multitasking in a high-volume fast paced work environment.

• Teammate

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Trainer Banquet Line Prep Cook

Ole Red - Nashville, TN

April 2018 to Present

Prep cook:

• Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures

• Identify and select meat, poultry, fish or vegetables used for frying or grilling

• Prepare items for frying by portioning breading

• Prepare items for grilling by portioning

• Prepare items fort cooking by peeling, paring,portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting, or scoring

• Prepare all food items/product before going to the " line"

• Cook items by poaching, simmering, boiling, frying, baking, roasting, stir-frying, blanching, or broiling

• properly label, date, cover and refrigerate all food items

• Select and show good use of knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, chop, simmer, steam, whip, fold, blend and garnish

• Keep all storage areas and inventory in a neat and orderly fashion

• Adhere to all cook standards/pars in line with projected sales following the production package

• Adhere to strict temperature controls of cooked, heated for service, chilled and frozen product

• Adhere to any standards in working allergens or specialized menus like gluten-free, kosher or halal

•Able to lift pots, pans, etc..

Line Cook:

• Adhere to standardized recipes

• Prepare food items following standardized recipes

• Check for doneness by identifying proper color, consistency, firmness, and temperatures required for all items

• Communicate clearly and effectively

• Organize items to ensure accuracy of items ordered, proper, doneness and timeliness of orders is reached

• Receive verbal instructions concerning order, special requests, and adjustments needed to control the flow of production

• Learn to monitor product quality

• Perform all opening, running and closing duties

• Assemble all plates and add additional items required, according to presentation guidelines

• Pass plates on to servers/bartenders/runners for pick-up

• Inform inside expo of any item that does not meet spec requirements

• Inform inside expo of any items not received if beyond 15 minutes since order ticket was received

• Receive verbal instructions from the inside and outside expediter concerning orders, special requests, and adjustments needed to control the "flow of food production" during volume periods

• Adhere to strict temperature controls of cooked, heated for service, chilled and frozen product

• Adhere to any standards in working with allergens or specialized menus like gluten free

• Perform duties which require bending, lifting, reaching, and turning, transport food items on trays and in containers ( weighing up to 50 lbs. or 25kgs.) to and from walk-ins and dry storage areas Line Cook and Prep Cook

Adele's - Nashville, TN

October 2019 to March 2020

Pre Cook and Line Cook

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butching meat, or preparing sauces)

• Cook meau items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions.

• Clean up station and take care of leftover food

• Stock inventory appropriately

• Ensure that food came out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

• Maintained an accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks Line Cook

Pemrose - Nashville, TN

November 2019 to January 2020

Line Cook/ Prep Cook

• Assist the Sous Chef in presentation and serving food items

• Prepare all food items in a timely manner

• Followed recipes and food presentation specifications

• Stored food items and maintained the highest levels of sanitation and cleanliness

• Replenished raw food, garnishes, and other ingredients to serving lines

• Restocked all items throughout shift

• Operated the fryer and cooked meats on the grill Line Cook

Cafe Intermezzo - Nashville, TN

July 2019 to October 2019

Line Prep Cook

• Read food orders from computer printouts,and prepare foo items, according to established menu plans

• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and many to ensure consistency of products to guests

• wash, slice peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving

• Observe and test foods to determine of they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils

• Ensure work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to

• Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff

• Prepare all food items accurately in a timely manner

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other other food items using knives,electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.

• processes prepared foods for service using ovens, gas stoves, grill.

• Complete kitchen tasks such as line setup, food preparation, cleanup and breakdown Banquet Prep Cook/Line Cook

city winery - Nashville, TN

February 2018 to April 2018

Banquet Prep Cook

• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties

• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible

• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking

• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.

• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.

• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.

• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc

• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly Comply with nutrition and sanitation Line Prep Cook

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Nashville, TN

June 2017 to December 2017

Prep Cook

• Ensure proper rotation of all food items, including the lifting/moving of all food bens weighting up to 40 lbs

• Inspect food for spoilage Assist other employees as needed

• Follow closing procedures and check out with manager on duty Ensure guest satisfaction

• Large batch cooking Kitchen sanitation knowledge

• Able to consistently follow recipe standards

Lead Line Cook

union common - Nashville, TN

August 2014 to August 2015

Lead Line Cook

• Ensure proper rotation of all food items, including the lifting/moving of all food bens weighting up to 40 lbs

• Inspect food for spoilage Assist other employees as needed

• Follow closing procedures and check out with manager on duty

• Ensure guest satisfaction

• Kitchen sanitation knowledge Able to consistently follow recipe standards

• Follow standard recipes regarding presentation of food items

• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler

• Ensure proper rotation of all food items

Education

G.E.D.

Skills

• Languages/English/Spanlish (2 years)

• Knife skills (4 years)

• Cooking (4 years)

• kitchen (10+ years)

• POS (Less than 1 year)

• Line cook (4 years)

• Food Prep (10+ years)

• Kitchen Staff

• Grill (3 years)

• Kitchen Experience

• Chef

• Cooking Experience

• Culinary Experience

• Microsoft Office

• Team Building

• Excel

• Inventory

• Banquet Experience

• Food Safety

• Meat Cutting

• Supervising Experience

• Food Production

• Time Management

Assessments

Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation — Highly Proficient August 2019

Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements. Full results: Highly Proficient

Food Safety — Completed

August 2019

Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Completed

Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence — Completed August 2019

Adapting leadership style to accomplish goals using rational or emotional appeal. Full results: Completed

Restaurant Manager — Proficient

October 2019

Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations. Full results: Proficient

Supervisory Skills: Directing Others — Proficient

August 2019

Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Proficient

Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation — Highly Proficient October 2019

Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements. Full results: Highly Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

I DON'T WORK ON FRIDAYS NO EXCEPTION

• Proven experience as prep line banquet cook

• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen

• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils

• A team player with good communication skills

• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

• Very good physical condition and endurance

I DON'T WORK ON FRIDAYS NO EXCEPTION

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