Sample Line Cook Resume

Summary

Specializing in mass quantity food preparation and special dietary needs menus. Dynamic, Results-Oriented, and Team-Spirited. Overview Exceptional professional cooking and kitchen management experience. Exemplify leadership qualities and professionalism, backed by a consistent, verifiable record of achievement.

Areas of Expertise

Prepared meals for the elderly with special dietary needs.

Maintained scheduling for food service staff

Managed entire restaurant staff

Training and development of restaurant staff

Prepared mass meals 3 timed daily for 2400 + people

Upon special request, prepared individual meals for higher ranking officers

Maximizing kitchen productivity and staff performance

Professional Experience

St. Andrews Village / Presbyterian Homes & Services (2002-2009)
Assistant Culinary Director

Preparation of meals for all residents and staff

Menu planning /special needs

Performed purchasing function of all food

Staff scheduling and supervision (30 people)

Denny’s (1998-2002)
Manager

Supervised 45 cooks / waitresses / hostess / dishwashers

Training and development

Performed purchasing function

Scheduling

Administrative duties

Hawk’s Landing Restaurant (1996-1998)
Manager

Supervised all staff (20 + people)

Menu planning & created daily specials

Scheduling & administrative duties

Performed all functions as all staff members

Performed purchasing functions for food and liquor

The Main Event (1993-1996)
Kitchen Manager

Food preparation

Manu planning

Performed purchasing function of all food

Staff scheduling and supervision (15 people)

Banquet Supervisor