William Dorris
Clarksville
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Linecook/Dishwasher
Tilted Kilt
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- 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.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
Line Cook
Panera Bread
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Line Cook
Pinnacle Family Entertainment Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Dough Maker/Prep Line Cook/Dishwasher
Old Chicago
04.2014 - 02.2021
- Made consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Followed recipes and procedures to maintain quality product
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Followed order specifications to select proper crust and topping ingredients, assembling full pizzas following company measurement standards.
- Prepared fresh dough and other pre-made items, following store recipes to mix ingredients, allowing for sufficient rising or cooking and placing in cooler for storage until needed.
- Unloaded delivery truck to place food items and ingredients in designated space.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kenwood High
Clarksville, TNSkills
- Ingredient inspection
- Food rotation
- Prep work
- Food presentation
- Portioning
- Grill operation
- Salad preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Deep fryer operation
- Trash management
- Fast-paced environment
- Dishwasher operation
Timeline
Linecook/Dishwasher
Tilted Kilt
11.2022 - 09.2025
Line Cook
Panera Bread
01.2022 - 10.2022
Line Cook
Pinnacle Family Entertainment Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
Dough Maker/Prep Line Cook/Dishwasher
Old Chicago
04.2014 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Kenwood High