Jacob Langan
Wilmington
Summary
Adaptable line cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Known for strong time management, teamwork skills, and holding high standards for food, presentation, and cleanliness. Holds valuable humility, learning, and optimization of tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Country Club of Landfall, Jack's Bar and Grille
07.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Country Club of Landfall, Jack's Bar and Grille
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours and to streamline prep work.
- Grilled and pan-seared meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Supported chefs in menu development by pitching and preparing weekly and daily specials.
- Portioned fish and sub-primal cuts of beef and pork to weight, ready for service.
- Maintained a very clean and organized work station for food safety and efficient service/ prep.
Line Cook
Oceanic at the Crystal Peir
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Adapted quickly to changing demands, demonstrating flexibility in food preparation tasks.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with consistent quality, maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Worked as an expediter, coordinating with fellow line cooks on the timing of dish completion and maintaining a line of communication with front of house employees.
- Assisted in training new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen standards quickly.
Cashier
Harris Teeter
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, enhancing their overall shopping experience.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area to promote store safety and efficiency.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service protocols.
- Stocked, tagged, and displayed merchandise as required.
Education
Biological Sciences
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC01-2027
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- High cleanliness and organizational standards
- Kitchen organization
- Knife skills
- Meat cutting
- Grilling techniques
Timeline
Line Cook
Country Club of Landfall, Jack's Bar and Grille
08.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Country Club of Landfall, Jack's Bar and Grille
07.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Oceanic at the Crystal Peir
06.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier
Harris Teeter
07.2020 - 02.2022
Biological Sciences
Cape Fear Community College