Arthur Hearn
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Taco Bell, excelling in customer service and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance ticket turnover rates and ensure compliance with sanitation practices. Skilled in food preparation and multitasking, consistently delivering high-quality meals while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Server
The Pointe at Kilpatrick
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Line Cook
Apren Care
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
General Manager
Taco Bell
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Shift Manager
Burger King
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Town Academy
534 N Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 6061206-2015
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Frying
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Sanitation practices
Timeline
Cook/Server
The Pointe at Kilpatrick
07.2022 - 12.2023
Line Cook
Apren Care
03.2022 - 06.2022
General Manager
Taco Bell
10.2021 - 02.2022
Shift Manager
Burger King
02.2018 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
West Town Academy
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