Line Cook
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.