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Kevin Cline

Kevin Cline

San Diego

Summary

Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.

Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Line cook/Night Closer

Rallys Fast Food Resturant
San Diego
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
  • Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.

Car Wash Attendant

Aqua Clean Car Wash
San Diego
04.2019 - 03.2025
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding services offered.
  • Inspected vehicles for damage prior to washing.
  • Organized supplies needed for each job including soap, water hoses, brushes, rags.
  • Cleaned interior and exterior of vehicles using cleaning products and tools such as vacuums, brushes, towels, sponges.
  • Provided information about additional services available at the car wash facility.
  • Assisted customers with selection of car wash packages and add-on services.
  • Followed proper procedure when operating machinery used during the car wash process.

Landscape Supervisor

Broyals landscaping incorporation
San Diego
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Inspected grounds on a daily basis to determine maintenance needs such as mowing, trimming, fertilizing and watering.
  • Maintained records of expenses related to landscaping projects including labor costs and material purchases.
  • Recommended changes or modifications in current methods or procedures based on observations made during work activities.
  • Participated in job site meetings with customers and other contractors involved in larger scale projects.
  • Prepared reports summarizing progress on various jobs for review by management personnel.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns, planting flowers and shrubs, pruning trees and hedges, aerating soil and removing weeds from turf areas.

Line cook/

Slater's 5050 restaurant
San Diego
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.

Line Cook/Crew Trainer

Smashburger
San Diego
06.2013 - 11.2017
  • Prepping the vegetables for the shift / hamburger balls/ sauces /e.x.t
  • Preparing the line with utensils an sauces/an meats /chicken/fries/ bacon
  • Preparing the sanitizer buckets throughout the store for sanitation purposes
  • Maintaining a clean work area
  • Teaching others to follow along as I demonstrated with the way we get things prepared on a daily shift bases
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Education

Lincoln High School
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Inventory management
  • Safety compliance
  • Menu planning
  • Food quality assurance
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Training and development
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Ordering and stocking
  • Kitchen sanitization
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Portion control
  • Back of house operations
  • Highly motivated

Timeline

Line cook/Night Closer

Rallys Fast Food Resturant
04.2023 - 03.2025

Car Wash Attendant

Aqua Clean Car Wash
04.2019 - 03.2025

Line cook/

Slater's 5050 restaurant
07.2017 - 07.2019

Landscape Supervisor

Broyals landscaping incorporation
08.2015 - 08.2019

Line Cook/Crew Trainer

Smashburger
06.2013 - 11.2017

Lincoln High School

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