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Austin Dodson

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Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Darden Restaurants-Cheddars, excelling in food preparation and inventory management. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and ensure food safety while maintaining high standards of quality. Adept at operating cooking equipment and knowledgeable about menu items, contributing to a seamless dining experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Team Member

Darden Restaurants-Cheddars
Cookeville
05.2021 - Current
  • Operated various cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers.
  • Prepared food items according to recipes and instructions.
  • Utilized problem solving skills to resolve conflicts between team members or customers in a professional manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations, replenishing ingredients.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on menu items including ingredients used in preparation of each dish.
  • Followed proper storage procedures for food items including labeling, dating, rotating stock.
  • Ensured all dishes were cooked to the appropriate temperature before serving customers.
  • Placed orders for necessary supplies when inventory was low or depleted.
  • Served meals promptly after they have been prepared following presentation standards set by restaurant management.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Art

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Mcminville, TN
05-2021

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Equipment operation
  • Inventory management
  • Menu knowledge
  • Food safety
  • Problem solving
  • Allergen awareness
  • Portion control
  • Food storage

Timeline

Culinary Team Member

Darden Restaurants-Cheddars
05.2021 - Current

Associate of Arts - Culinary Art

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Austin Dodson