Culinary & Security Professional - Part-Time Roles
Resume:
Taylor Anderson
Assistant Chef Sous Chef Shift Leader Allied Security
*************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Reliable and hands-on culinary professional with experience in high-volume food preparation, kitchen operations, and team leadership across childcare and restaurant environments. Known for maintaining clean, organized workspaces, managing daily meal production, and supporting smooth service from prep to close. Strong work ethic, calm under pressure, and committed to consistency, safety, and quality.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Chef / Sous Chef
Primrose Schools • West Orange, NJ
June 2023 – October 2025
Prepared and served daily hot breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for children in a school setting, following structured meal schedules from 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Cooked a variety of hot breakfast items including French toast, pancakes, waffles, bagels, English muffins, home fries, and sausage
Prepared balanced hot lunches such as chicken fajitas with rice and beans, BBQ chicken with noodles, and rotating menu items
Created daily cold and hot snacks including yogurt, applesauce, smoothies, muffins with fruit and spices, pretzels with cheese, and chips with salsa
Maintained strict cleanliness and food safety standards, including washing dishes throughout the day and sanitizing food prep areas
Completed end-of-day kitchen duties such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping down counters to ensure a clean and compliant workspace
Shift Leader-
The Ani Ramen House • Maplewood, NJ
July 2021 – December 2022
Led team operations during morning, evening, and double shifts, ensuring smooth service and staff coordination
Conducted pre-shift meetings to communicate daily goals, menu updates, and operational expectations
Managed inventory counts, placed food orders, and scanned invoices for accounting and recordkeeping
Processed customer orders accurately using TOAST POS system
Provided high-quality guest service, handled phone orders, and managed dine-in and takeout flow
Maintained dining room standards by clearing, resetting tables, and organizing tableware
Promoted internally from Expo/Runner Server Shift Leader, demonstrating reliability, growth, and leadership ability
Cashier
Millburn Delicatessen • Millburn, NJ-
July 2020 – June 2021
Processed customer transactions and handled cash register operations accurately
Answered phones and managed call-in and online orders
Coordinated order fulfillment with DoorDash and Uber Eats delivery services
Assisted walk-in customers with in-person ordering and menu questions
Completed daily closing duties including cleaning the salad bar, wiping glass doors and tables, verifying order accuracy, and securing the facility
Delivered consistent customer service and escalated complex situations to management when necessary
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma
Columbia High School • Maplewood, NJ
2016 – 2020
RELEVANT SKILLS
Manual Handling & Workplace Safety
Food Industry Operations & Meal Preparation
Team Leadership & Staff Support
Employee Relations & On-the-Job Coordination
Basic Human Resources Support & Scheduling
Management & Shift Oversight
Organizational & Time Management Skills
Computer Skills (Email, POS Systems, Scheduling Tools)
Word Processing & Documentation
Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
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