Barry Southall
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic cook with extensive experience at Olive Garden, excelling in food preparation and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective team collaboration and adherence to kitchen safety standards. Skilled in operating kitchen equipment and maintaining high sanitation practices, ensuring a clean and efficient work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Olive Garden
Los Angeles
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Cook
Louisiana chicken
Los Angeles
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Marinating the chicken frying the chicken making large portions of food for the consumers
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
Education
Electrical -
WyoTech
Long Beach, CA03-2010
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School
Los Angeles, California06-1999
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Inventory management
- Kitchen safety
- Equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Sanitation practices
- Stock ordering
- Space organization
- Menu planning
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Cook
Olive Garden
03.2023 - 02.2025
Cook
Louisiana chicken
03.2022 - 03.2023
Electrical -
WyoTech
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School