Colton Deason
Murfreesboro
Summary
I'm a highly motivated and energetic person with great knife skills and work ethic. I'm very good with communication with staff, customers, members, and guests.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
The Grove Club
College Grove, TN
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Prepared ingredients following recipes and established portion sizes
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations according to health standards
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management
- Adapted quickly to changing demands during busy service periods
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties by collaborating with front-of-house staff and adjusting to specific client requests.
- Helped inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary skills and techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
Line Cook
Cumberland Biscuit Co.
McMinnville, TN
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed food safety protocols to minimize risk of contamination
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren County High School
McMinnville, TN05-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Problem-solving
- Food preparations
- Kitchen sanitization
- Quality control
- Line management
- Server communication
- Inventory management
- Food storage
- Stock rotation
- Menu item memorization
awards
- 1st place winner for the TN junior chef 2024 competition
- 3rd place for the south east regional junior chef 2024 competition
- 3rd place prostart 2023 where i was team manager
Timeline
Line Cook
The Grove Club
05.2025 - 05.2026
Line Cook
Cumberland Biscuit Co.
11.2024 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Warren County High School