Charles Anderson
Farmington
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with expertise in kitchen sanitation and safety practices. Known for maintaining organized workstations, effectively managing time, and engaging customers to create memorable dining experiences. Ready to contribute to a dynamic kitchen team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Regines Common Kitchen
Salem
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared and cooked diverse dishes to ensure high-quality daily service.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and grills, to maintain safety and efficiency standards.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Engaged with customers to enrich dining experience by sharing food knowledge.
Cook
JB Malones Bar & Grill
Salem
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for daily service.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines during food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Line Cook
Applebees
Swansea
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques.
- Organized and stocked kitchen supplies to ensure efficient food preparation. and ensured availability of ingredients during service shifts.
- Communicated with front-of-house staff to coordinate timely meal delivery.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Education
GED -
Riverview Gardens
Bellfontaine, MO07-2026
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Customer communication
Timeline
Cook
Regines Common Kitchen
01.2024 - 08.2024
Cook
JB Malones Bar & Grill
10.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Applebees
03.2018 - 06.2023
GED -
Riverview Gardens