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Cash Williams

Nashville

Summary

Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, most holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, skills in preparing different varieties of dishes and working within team of cooks. I'm also willing to take advice whenever given and I strive to learn more to help the team around me succeed.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Omni Hotels & Resorts
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Garde Manger Cook

360 Bistro
02.2021 - 01.2023
  • Adapted quickly to changing menu requirements based on customer preferences or ingredient availability issues.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, leading to efficient meal preparation.
  • Ensured timely preparation of dishes by working efficiently under pressure during busy service hours.
  • Received positive feedback from customers on dish quality and presentation, reflecting a commitment to excellence in the garde manger role.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.

Prep Line Cook

Pinewood Social
01.2021 - 01.2023

For four to six months out of the year i was stationed in the company's outdoor taco kitchen, where my main duties consisted of

  • Setting up and preparing cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managing inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
  • Maintaining smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Preparing and cooking meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

When the outdoor kitchen was closed, inside the main kitchen my main duties consisted of

  • Completing all prep items listed for that day and keep note of any other prep items needed for foreseeable future
  • keeping track of all coolers on the line and assisting in what was needed immediately
  • maintaining an organized and clean workstation as well as walk-ins regularly rotated, organized and sanitized
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.

Cook

Pollo Tropical
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with on-recipe foods.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.

Dishwasher/prep Cook

Gino's Restaurant and Bar
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed Chef's instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Set up and prepared food and workstations during opening and closing
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chamberlain High School
Tampa, FL
05-2019

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Event catering
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Performance improvement

Timeline

Cook

Omni Hotels & Resorts
09.2023 - 05.2025

Garde Manger Cook

360 Bistro
02.2021 - 01.2023

Prep Line Cook

Pinewood Social
01.2021 - 01.2023

Cook

Pollo Tropical
01.2020 - 01.2021

Dishwasher/prep Cook

Gino's Restaurant and Bar
12.2018 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Chamberlain High School
Cash Williams