Courtney Griffin
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Cary
12
years of professional experience
Culinary professional prepared for high-pressure kitchen environments with a focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Adept at collaborating with team members to streamline kitchen operations and ensure timely service. Known for flexibility and reliability, with strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization. Currently looking to branch out into other opportunities.
Work History
Line Cook/Prep
2 Years- Prepared and served high quality dishes to elevate fine dining experiences.
- Prepared high-quality dishes following strict recipes and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and safety protocols were upheld.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Fry Cook/ Sautee cook
11 Months- Ensured continuous workflow to meet operational demands.
- Executed cooking tasks efficiently in a high-pressure kitchen.
Prep Cook
1 Year 3 Months- Supported kitchen operations by efficiently preparing food items.
- Handled phone calls during busy hours, input orders into the register, and responded to customer inquiries.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables for daily menu items.
- Managed food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Assisted head chef in menu preparation, optimizing workflow during peak service times.
Baker
1 Year 3 Months- Prepared bread from frozen, proofed dough, and baked to ensure freshness for customers.
- Made pastries, decorated, and boxed cakes to enhance presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Stocked merchandise on sales floor to maintain inventory levels.
Cashier/Customer Service, Supervisor
5 Years 5 Months- 1. I worked as a main cashier for most of my shift. I set up and broke down registers including doing daily deposits.
- 2. I am knowledgeable working with P.O.S. machines and taking payments.
- 4. Knowledgeable with customer service, I helped customers with any issues or concerns.
- 4. Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction and address concerns.. I helped customers with any issues or concerns.
Education
High school diploma
Diploma
Skills
Food preparation
Food safety standards
Quality control
Knife skills
Kitchen equipment operation
Kitchen organization
Following cooking methods
Customer service
Point of sale
Attention to detail
Timeline
Line Cook/Prep
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Fry Cook/ Sautee cook
Outback Steakhouse
09.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Prep Cook
Piper's In the Park
05.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Baker
Harris Teeter
01.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Cashier/Customer Service, Supervisor
Aramark
10.2014 - 03.2020Read More
Burbank High School
Diploma
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Los Angeles Valley College
High school diploma
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Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer