Robert Jones
Yuma
Summary
Diligent Breakfast Cook possessing first-rate organizational, time management and communication skills. Reliable at properly storing food, following standardized recipes, and executing weekly brunch menus for customers. Experienced individual offering background executing orders based on customer requests.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breakfast Cook
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Yuma
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse breakfast dishes tailored to guest preferences, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Monitored food quality and presentation before serving to guests.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize breakfast service operations, improving service flow.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health standards daily.
- Oversaw inventory management and replenished kitchen supplies, ensuring seamless service availability.
Cook
Brewer Sports Bar and Grill
Yuma
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for customers.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to maintain food quality and safety standards.
- Followed food safety guidelines during food preparation and storage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Sanitized kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes to maintain hygiene standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated inventory management and ingredient sourcing to ensure consistent availability.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and procedures, enhancing team skillset.
Chef
Burger Theory-Holiday Inn
Yuma
12.2020 - 02.2024
- Prepared and cooked a variety of gourmet burgers and sides.
- Applied efficient cooking techniques to elevate food quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with team to design new menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Led training sessions for new kitchen staff on food safety practices.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to support operational efficiency.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues to improve overall dining experience.
Chef
The Market Seafood and Steak
Yuma
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared and cooked a variety of gourmet burgers and sides.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Implemented cooking techniques that improved food quality and presentation standards.
- Monitored food preparation methods and portion sizes to ensure consistency with recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with team to create seasonal menu items that attracted new customers.
- Led training sessions for new kitchen staff on food safety practices.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply orders with vendors.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - English Literature
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ 08.2011 - 03.2012
Certified Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technician - Diesel Preventive Maintenance
Lincoln Technical Institute
Grand Prairie, TX 09.1998 - 06.1999
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Menu design
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Breakfast preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Adaptability
- Kitchen communication
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Breakfast Cook
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
07.2024 - Current
Cook
Brewer Sports Bar and Grill
04.2023 - 05.2025
Chef
The Market Seafood and Steak
09.2021 - 05.2023
Chef
Burger Theory-Holiday Inn
12.2020 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - English Literature
Arizona Western College
08.2011 - 03.2012
Certified Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technician - Diesel Preventive Maintenance
Lincoln Technical Institute
09.1998 - 06.1999