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John Aitken

Angels Camp

Summary

Talented dependable Cook with excellent experience in the kitchen. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Arnold Bistro
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook

Forest Meadows Golf Course Restaurant
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Food Preparation Worker and Dishwasher

The Vine and Fork
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
  • Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Supported kitchen team by being responsive and pitching in to complete tasks.

Education

Bret Harte High School
Angels Camp, CA

Skills

  • Sauteing
  • Frying
  • Grilling
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation

Certification

Food handlers card

Timeline

Cook

Arnold Bistro
12.2024 - 05.2025

Cook

Forest Meadows Golf Course Restaurant
05.2024 - 12.2024

Food Preparation Worker and Dishwasher

The Vine and Fork
11.2021 - 04.2022

Bret Harte High School

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