Austin Bennett

• Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, and eggs.
• Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
• Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
• Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

• Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
• Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
• Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
• Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.

Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.

• Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
• Managed inventory of foods, disposables, and chemicals at Beach Club kitchen every summer
• Served over 300 people/day with 2 other cooks for lunch
• Created and costed all features for daily sandwich specials

• Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
• Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
• Managed fry station, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation