NaQuavius Richard
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
A cook with 5+ years of cooking experience and 10+ total years of experience working in food service. I also have 4 years of military experience and I am familiar with military instillations. I am a highly motivated employee and a very fast learner when moving to different work positions or learning new techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Mash House Brewing Company
Fayetteville, NC
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared all food from scratch
Kitchen Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Fayetteville, NC
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Prepared savory soups from scratch
- Made special dressings and sauces for pasta, sandwiches and salads.
- Washed and peeled fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Logged and recorded temperatures of food storage and refrigeration equipment.
Kitchen Line Cook
On the Boarder Mexican Grill and Cantina
28383, NC
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Replenished ingredient levels and reported inventory shortages.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to meet customer requests and dietary restrictions.
- Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages.
Cook
Aramark
Fayetteville, NC
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Batch cook meals for a buffet style dining hall at Methodist University, as well as serve them once completed.
- In charge of the Allergen Section which does not use any of the 8 major allergens for students with allergic reactions. All food is prepared from scratch.
- Previously washed dishes and performed other janitorial tasks such as taking out trash ans cleaning up spills in a timely fashion.
Concessions Cook
Professional Sports Catering
Fayetteville, NC
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Cooked/prepared food for many different concession stands around the baseball park including the grill, the cheese steak stand , the taco stand, as well as the sausage and hotdog stands.
Food Preparation Worker/Line Runner/Dishwasher
K&W Carolina Kitchen
Fayetteville, NC
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Washed Dishes and Kept plates on the front line.
- Kept the line stocked with food by delivering it from the kitchen.
- Provided prep support for the cooks by manning the stock room.
Operational Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force
10.2010 - 07.2014
- Compiled accurate, daily forecasts for three Air Force bases and briefed pilots on hazardous weather conditions prior to mission takeoff.
- Forecasted for many different bases across the country including Tinker, Pope, Laughlin.
- Developed and used mathematical and computer models for weather forecasting.
Delicatessen
Kroger
Louisville, KY
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Sliced and served different types of Delicatessen meats and answered customer inquiries.
- Unloaded trucks, restocked the cooler and freezer, and helped keep track of inventory.
Delicatessen
Food Lion
Woodbridge, VA
02.2007 - 12.2008
- Sliced and served different types of delicatessen meats and answered customer inquiries.
- Kept the floor stocked with production for customer satisfaction.
Education
Journalism
Northern Virginia Community College
WoodbridgeSkills
- Attention to detail and maintenance
- Service excellence
- Proper food handling techniques
- Effective time management
- Efficient multitasking
Timeline
Prep Cook
Mash House Brewing Company
11.2024 - 04.2025
Kitchen Line Cook
On the Boarder Mexican Grill and Cantina
05.2021 - 08.2023
Kitchen Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill
04.2021 - 10.2024
Concessions Cook
Professional Sports Catering
05.2019 - 04.2020
Cook
Aramark
08.2018 - 04.2021
Food Preparation Worker/Line Runner/Dishwasher
K&W Carolina Kitchen
06.2016 - 02.2019
Operational Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force
10.2010 - 07.2014
Delicatessen
Kroger
11.2009 - 05.2010
Delicatessen
Food Lion
02.2007 - 12.2008
Journalism
Northern Virginia Community College