NICHOLAS PRIOR
*** *** **. #*** *** Francisco CA 94103
*******@*****.***
A Certified Culinary professional with over ten years of experience. Seeking a full time kitchen position with a collaborative team at a quick paced dinning restaurant to help create an unforgettable dining experience. Using my excellent; communication and very efficient organization skills.
Kitchen Assistant at St. Anthony’s Foundation October 2020-April 2021
Ensured the proper cleaning, sanitization, and organization of all kitchen equipment and supplies in a sanitary and comprehensive manor.
Assisted while serving the clients lunch and dinner. Along with preparing unique, enjoyable; snacks for clients between meals.
Correctly rotated fresh produce and other equipment as assigned from Chef.
Ensured and observed the proper temperatures as foods are both cooked or stored. Kitchen Assistant at Episcopal Community Services March2020- August 2020
Assisted the chefs and guests while serving breakfast lunch and dinner.
Maintained a sanitary and safe food services environment.
Consistently noting the best by dates of foods to avoid the serving of food borne illness. Line cook/ Garden Assistant Manny’s Café January 2020- March 2020
Preparing the kitchen and food in the most sanitary and efficient manor as safely and efficient as possible.
Constantly observed the products throughout the shifts to anticipate the proper stocking and preparation of my station.
Help with the local public garden to provide locally grown nutritious ingredients. Grill Cook September 2011- October 2013
Smash Burger Sacramento, CA.
Prepared all produce and proteins for the daily production estimate before opening the restaurant for the day.
Grilled all orders of burger, chicken breast or vegetable patties.
Ensured the proper safety and temperatures before presenting the finished product to the guests.
Busser, and Expediter
The Elephant Bar Restaurant June 2007- September 2011
Cleared, cleaned, and sanitized finished seats and tables to seat new guests.
Kept bar stations clear and easy to clean to help the bar tenders easily serve guests.
Minor and light maintenance.
Ensured the safety and presentation of each plate before leaving the kitchen for the guests.
Maintained an open communication between the Front and Back of House. Busser, Dishwasher, Pizza, Pasta, Grill Cook and, Shift Leader Steve’s Place Pizza Pasta and Grill September 2004- June 2011
Cleaned finished tables to seat new guests.
Kept all flatware, plates, glasses, and kitchen tools sanitary and organized.
Prepared proteins and produce for the pizza, pasta and grill stations.
Helped organize the daily staff schedule.
Assisted management with inventory and stocked items. Capital Christian High School graduate 2004.
Episcopal community services Chefs Program 10/2019-1/2020
Servsafe Certification expiration 11/2022
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