Megan Mathews
Glendale
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Efficient in customer service and retail service as well.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Angry Crab Shack
Surprise
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared fresh ingredients for menu offerings at a popular seafood restaurant.
- Cooked and plated dishes according to restaurant standards and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen, supporting efficient service and food safety.
- Managed grill, fryers, and boil pots during service shifts to prepare menu items efficiently.
Pastry Chef
Arrowhead Grill
Phoenix
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Ensured quality control by inspecting all baked goods before serving.
- Assisted sous and head chef in daily operations, contributing to kitchen efficiency.
- Assisted sous and head chef in daily operations, contributing to kitchen efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pastry station throughout shifts.
- Prepared oysters and cheese plates with a variety of seasonal ingredients.
Clothing Processor
Goodwill
Phoenix
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Sorted donated clothing by type and size to streamline processing workflow.
- Inspected items for quality control before placing on sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in processing areas to ensure a safe working environment.
- Stocked clothing racks on sales floor and removed outdated items to enhance visual merchandising.
Education
Bradshaw Mountain High School
Prescott Valley, AZSkills
- Culinary techniques
- Frying techniques
- Knife skills
- Ingredient preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Food plating
- Food safety compliance
- Quality control
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Line station oversight
- Workstation cleanliness
- Food storage procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Effective communication
Certification
Servsafe certification
Timeline
Line Cook
Angry Crab Shack
09.2022 - Current
Pastry Chef
Arrowhead Grill
02.2020 - 08.2022
Clothing Processor
Goodwill
01.2019 - 02.2020
Bradshaw Mountain High School