Natalia Whitehead
Charlotte
Summary
Skilled Grill Cook with background in fast-paced kitchen environments. Experience includes menu creation, food preparation and grill station management. Possess strong culinary skills with emphasis on grilling techniques, plating, and presentation. Contributed to improving kitchen efficiency and reducing waste in previous roles.
Grill Cook with proven history of performing effectively in fast-paced kitchen environment. Enthusiastically seeking role which will utilize industry knowledge and talent for cooking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grill cook
Chipotle
Charlotte
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared and grilled food items according to company standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill station throughout shifts.
- Assisted in training new staff on grilling techniques and safety protocols.
Shift Manager
Five Guys
Charlotte
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and food quality.
- Trained and mentored team members on procedures and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock and minimize waste during shifts.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
Grill Cook
North Italia
Charlotte
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared and grilled a variety of meats and vegetables to order.
- Maintained cleanliness of grill area and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure food safety and quality standards.
- Seasoned and marinated food items according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
Cook Supervisor
Levy Restaurants
Charlotte
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Coordinated daily menu planning and ingredient sourcing for high-volume events.
- Trained new cooks on food safety standards and proper cooking techniques.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Education
Vance High School
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Food preparation
- Grilling techniques
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick-learning
- Knife skills
- Food grilling
Timeline
Grill cook
Chipotle
01.2023 - 06.2023
Shift Manager
Five Guys
09.2022 - 02.2023
Grill Cook
North Italia
02.2021 - 08.2022
Cook Supervisor
Levy Restaurants
03.2016 - 04.2021
Vance High School