ANDREW BENT
Portland,TN
Summary
Banquet setup person|Line cook|Teacher
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook | Prep Cook | Dishwasher
Brickyard Cafe
07.2025 - Current
- At Brickyard, I perform several roles as required by the order of business on a given day. As a line cook I am responsible for cooking menu items efficiently. As prep cook, to prepare and maintain an organized kitchen to support efficient operation of the culinary team. As dishwasher, whom ensured the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, cookware.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- 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.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
Banquet Setup Person
Omni Nashville Hotel
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Specializing in the preparation and transformation of banquets, conferences and other gatherings according to detailed specifications. I was tasked with interpreting banquet event orders to understand layout requirements and collaborate with event managers, catering staff, and clients to meet specifications. This role involves significant physical activity, such as lifting and moving heavy items, and requires working flexible hours.
- I was part of a team that managed to setup approximately 3 ballrooms and 5 meeting rooms per day from customers.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Teacher
Denham Town High School
09.2006 - 07.2018
- I instructed students between the ages 12 through 18 years old across the subject areas of Geography and Social Studies. In so doing, I prepared them for higher education or entry into the workforce.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Diploma - Secondary Education
Mico Teachers’ College
Jamaica, WI05-2004
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
Jamaica, WI07-2001
Skills
- Banquet setup person Line cook Teacher
Timeline
Line Cook | Prep Cook | Dishwasher
Brickyard Cafe
07.2025 - Current
Banquet Setup Person
Omni Nashville Hotel
08.2020 - 10.2023
Teacher
Denham Town High School
09.2006 - 07.2018
Diploma - Secondary Education
Mico Teachers’ College
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School