Shade Graham
Mesa
Summary
Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Possess knowledge of food preparation techniques, and kitchen safety protocols. Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality standards. Great at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Arcis Golf
Scottsdale
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items for high-volume events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in menu planning, focusing on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Adjusted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Conducted inventory checks to manage supplies and reduce waste effectively.
- Prepared dishes for large banquet events in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Managed food presentation and plating to meet event specifications and standards.
Deli Clerk
Walmart
Show Low
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared deli items following food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided recommendations.
- Operated slicing equipment to ensure consistent portion sizes for products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deli display case.
- Stocked inventory and monitored product freshness regularly.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors.
Cook/Night Shift Lead
Wicked six bar and grill
Fountain Hills
12.2017 - 06.2024
- Prepared menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and proper storage of ingredients.
- Assisted in training new cooks on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff to coordinate timely service.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
Education
G.E.D
Mesa, AZSkills
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Cooking
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- High volume production capability
- Attention to detail
- Event catering
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Cook
Arcis Golf
01.2025 - 12.2025
Deli Clerk
Walmart
08.2024 - 12.2024
Cook/Night Shift Lead
Wicked six bar and grill
12.2017 - 06.2024
G.E.D