Brandin Cook
Mesa
Summary
Proven culinary professional with extensive experience at The Boulders Resort, adept in efficient multitasking and maintaining high sanitation standards. Skilled in cooking techniques and team leadership, consistently exceeding performance goals by prioritizing kitchen organization and food safety. Demonstrates a knack for preparing diverse cuisines with creativity, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook III
The Boulders Resort
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Steam Line Associate
Taco Bell
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration for smoother operations.
- Contributed to achieving company objectives by consistently meeting or exceeding individual performance metrics.
- Assisted in quality control efforts, ensuring each product met or exceeded company standards before shipment.
- Completed all assigned tasks within targeted deadlines, keeping pace with demanding production schedules.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety guidelines, resulting in reduced accidents and injuries on the production floor.
- Upheld high cleanliness standards within the workspace, preventing contamination issues during product assembly.
- Demonstrated flexibility by switching between different roles on the line as needed to maintain optimal productivity levels.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
Cook
Five Guys
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Grill Cook
Five Guys
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Regularly cleaned and maintained grilling equipment to ensure peak performance at all times.
- Adhered to strict food safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe dining experience for guests.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Effectively communicated with fellow team members to coordinate dish preparation during peak service hours.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any concerns or special requests promptly and professionally.
- Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals by dedicating time and effort to honing skills and staying current with industry trends.
Team Member
Noodles & Company
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures while sustaining high-quality work standards under pressure.
Cook
Sonic Drive-In
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Mesa, AZ06.2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Sanitation Practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Portion Control
- Food plating and presentation
- Food Plating
- Food Handler Certification
- Order Verification
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergen awareness
- Event Catering
- Food pairing
- Fine Dining
- OSHA
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Safe Food Handling
- Multitasking and Organization
- Efficient multitasking
- Kitchen Organization
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Meal Preparation
- Flexible Schedule
- Frying and sautéing
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Ticket Time Monitoring
- Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Cook III
The Boulders Resort
04.2021 - 05.2024
Steam Line Associate
Taco Bell
05.2020 - 10.2021
Cook
Five Guys
02.2020 - 06.2021
Grill Cook
Five Guys
04.2018 - 09.2019
Team Member
Noodles & Company
08.2017 - 09.2018
Cook
Sonic Drive-In
06.2014 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
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