Sebastian Linder
La Vergne,TN
Summary
Dynamic cook with a strong background in the hospitality industry, notably at Whataburger. Expert in food preparation and sanitation practices, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven multitasker with exceptional knife skills and a commitment to food safety, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maximizing kitchen efficiency.
Experienced with welding techniques and safety procedures. Utilizes skills in metal fabrication to support various welding projects. Strong understanding of blueprint reading and effective teamwork.
Professional with solid background in automotive repair and maintenance. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise in diagnostics, and commitment to quality workmanship. Highly reliable team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on delivering results that exceed expectations. Skilled in engine repair, brake systems, and electrical troubleshooting. Recognized for effective collaboration and maintaining high standards in every task.
Experienced with diagnosing and repairing wide range of mechanical issues. Utilizes advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to ensure optimal vehicle performance. Track record of maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in all repair and maintenance tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Whatabuger
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
- Assisted in meal preparation by following recipes and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Learned food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook
Newks Eatery Cafe
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Participated in training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge of menu items.
- Collaborated with chefs to understand daily specials and ingredient sourcing.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
No Degree - Welding
TCAT
Smyrna, TN01-2025
High School Diploma -
Stewarts Creek High School
Smyrna, TN05-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Food presentation
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Surface cleaning
- Supply restocking
- Grilling
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Food handler certification
- Hospitality service expertise
- Order verification
- Grilling expertise
- Allergen awareness
- New hire training
- Nutrition awareness
Certification
OSHA-10 hour contruction safety and health
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Whatabuger
02.2022 - 03.2025
Cook
Newks Eatery Cafe
04.2021 - 01.2022
No Degree - Welding
TCAT
High School Diploma -
Stewarts Creek High School
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