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Liesl Schwall

Eureka

Summary

Skilled Line Cook with proven expertise in kitchen operations and food safety, honed at Rain Rock Casino, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and Southwestern Oregon Community College. Excelled in food presentation and inventory management, significantly enhancing meal quality and efficiency. Adapt at managing high-volume environments, demonstrating exceptional line management and server communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

On Call Event Cook

Rain Rock Casino
09.2025 - Current
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Senior Cook

Rain Rock Casino
10.2024 - 09.2025
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Line Cook

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
02.2019 - 08.2024
  • Monitored stock levels throughout shift and communicated needs for restocking supplies to management.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications while preparing food.
  • Responsible for following established sanitation procedures while cleaning kitchens, dishware, utensils.
  • Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling.
  • Performed daily quality checks of ingredients used in preparation.
  • Proficiently operated various kitchen appliances such as grills, ovens, fryers and other equipment.

Line Cook

Southwestern Oregon Community College
10.2016 - 03.2019
  • Developed creative ideas for menu items based on customer feedback and preferences.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising product quality or service times.
  • Planned timing of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, preserving food quality.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
  • Verified that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity before serving guests.
  • Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution.

Education

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Culinary Arts

Oregon Coast Culinary Institute
Coos Bay, OR
08.2016

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Food Safety
  • Line Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Server Communication
  • Kitchen Operations

Accomplishments

While at Rain Rock Casino, I excelled in all areas and was promoted to Senior Cook after my 90 day probation period

Certification

California Food Handlers Card

Timeline

On Call Event Cook

Rain Rock Casino
09.2025 - Current

Senior Cook

Rain Rock Casino
10.2024 - 09.2025

Line Cook

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
02.2019 - 08.2024

Line Cook

Southwestern Oregon Community College
10.2016 - 03.2019

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Culinary Arts

Oregon Coast Culinary Institute

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