Christopher Britton
Kansas City,MO
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Sonic
07.2023 - Current
- Learned food preparation techniques in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Operated kitchen equipment, following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely dish delivery during service hours.
- Adapted to various cooking methods while preparing diverse menu items.
- Engaged in ongoing training to enhance culinary skills and knowledge of recipes.
- Contributed to positive customer experiences by assisting with plating presentations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to promote efficient food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
Head Sus Chef
Applebee's
05.2016 - 05.2023
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and best practices.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste and optimizing food costs.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and sales.
- Coordinated daily kitchen activities, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards across all dishes.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to streamline communication and improve service efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on food preparation techniques and menu execution.
- Developed new recipes, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste through efficient stock management practices.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Central High School
Kansas City, MO05.1989
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
Timeline
Line Cook
Sonic
07.2023 - Current
Head Sus Chef
Applebee's
05.2016 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - General Education
Central High School