Head Line Cook Resume Samples

Description :

1. Set up stations and collected all necessary supplies to prepare menus for service.
2. Prepared a variety of foods; meat, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items.
3. Arranged and made sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station.
4. Covered, dated and correctly stored all bits and pieces and food prep items.
5. Notified Chef in advance of likely shortages.
6. Served menu items compliant with established standards.
7. Used food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions.
8. Closed the kitchen correctly and followed the closing checklist for kitchen stations.Maintained and prepared a sanitary work area at all times in compliance with OSHA standards.
9. Kept the work area fresh all through the shift.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Master's

Description :

1. Trained new employees and helped to keep the cook line and the front of the house organized and neat.
2. Knowledgeable in all aspects of the business.
3. Worked in the front of the house to receive phone orders, and greeting and seating the guests.
4. Provided them with exceptional customer service and provide them with knowledge of the menu, take and place orders, and deliver their beverages and food to them in a timely manner.
5. Worked as a line cook; sent the food out in a timely manner.
6. Assisted other cooks when they needed help during busy hours of the restaurant.
7. Trained new employees on the cash register and in the stock department.
8. Maintained floor displays by making sure that the mannequins were always well kept up to entice the customers.
9. Responsible for assisting customers with their shopping decisions and needs.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelors

Description :

1. Proficient in multiple stations in the kitchen, including saute', grill, fry, and pantry.
2. Knowledge of different herbs and spices required for each dish.
3. Extensive knowledge of menu and provided suggestions.
4. Ensured food was cooked to perfection and made changes per customer's request.
5. Monitored temperature in cooler and freezer.
6. Maintained and reported problems with kitchen equipment.
7. Took inventory and ordered food shortages.
8. Assisted with all requests made by management.
9. Promoted from Line Cook to Head Line Cook due to experience and leadership qualities.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

A.A.

Description :

1. Inspects and cleans food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
2. Ensures food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
3. Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
4. Turns or stirs foods to ensure even cooking.
5. Bakes, roasts, broils, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
6. Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
7. Portions, arranges, and garnishs food, and serves food to waiters or patrons.
8. Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Certificate

Description :

1. Managed up to five employees within a shift in order fulfill orders in a timely and accurate manner.
2. Arrangeed food in accordance with acceptable dish standards.
3. Responsible for final approval of each dish prior to leaving the kitchen.
4. Audited the activities of the items cooked on the flat top to ensure they conformed to customer order and restaurant standards.
5. Provided coaching and corrective action to employees assigned to this area.
6. Salad Station Reviewed practices of salad prep, ensured portion control and proper distribution of ingredients.
7. Constantly reviewed ingredients for visual quality.
8. Fried Station Monitored all frying activities, maintained acceptable cooking temperature and item rotation within the fryer.
9. Ensured fresh oil was always in use and good quality food was being sent to the plate.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Prepared and served morning, lunch and dinner meals.
2. In charge of ordered and kept a weekly inventory of food and paper goods.
3. Maintained a safe and clean work environment.
4. Promoted the values of working as a team and being a role model.
5. Cooked with a passion and make sure every ounce of effort is put into a dish.
6. Hired as a server, shortly after transitioned into a chef's apprentice.
7. Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

B.B.A

Description :

1. Get the line ready for lunch and dinner service.
2. Created a prep list to be completed each day by all members of the team.
3. Dictated responsibilities amongst cooks.
4. Prepared meals according to tickets.
5. Assisted in banquets and parties.
6. Assisted in training members to work on the line.
7. Assisted the sous chef in creating menus and specials for banquets.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelors

Description :

1. Turns or stirs foods to ensure even cooking.
2. Set up stations & all supplies to prepare for service in advance of opening
3. Prepares all foods per The Shed standards learned during training.
4. Set up / prepares a variety of foods, sauces, meats, seafood, and produce as assigned by Chef / Sous
5. Covers, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
6. Alerts Chef / Sous in advance of possible shortages
7. Serves menu items to The Shed’s established standards and use kitchen equipment in accordance with instructions.
8. Closes down the kitchen according to The Shed closing guidelines & Health Dept. standards
9. Ensures sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately while consistently using safe and hygienic food handling practices.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Certificate

Description :

1. Included but are not limited to leading assistant line cook in preparing food for dinner service.
2. Interacted with customers in a hospitable manner.
3. Reduced food costs by ten percent by expertly estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.
4. Estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules in accordance with demand patterns, budget and local labor laws.
5. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
6. Continued to follow proper food handling methods and maintain correct temperature of all food products.
7. Strived to established and maintained open collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.
8. Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Management

Description :

1. Checks the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
2. Monitors sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
3. Checks the quantity and quality of received products.
4. Supervises or coordinates activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
5. Instructs cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
6. Estimates amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
7. Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
8. Demonstrates new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma