Travis Nixon
Greenville,SC
Summary
Adept in kitchen operations and food presentation, enhanced dining experiences. Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excel in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence through meticulous attention to detail and robust ingredient preparation skills. Elevated team efficiency and food safety standards, demonstrating reliability and a commitment to excellence. Achieved consistent customer satisfaction and repeat business, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and interpersonal communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Trappe Door
08.2024 - Current
- Wash, peel, and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintain composure and work quality while under stress.
- Monitor food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Maintain effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Stock and rotate food items according to expiration dates.
- Clean and maintain work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Assist in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Follow orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prep and stock a variety of dressings and mayonnaise
Assembler
Hilton Displays
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Connected cables, tubes, and wiring according to specifications.
- Tested finished products to perform quality assurance and identify discrepancies.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
Steward
Halls Chophouse
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Addressed and resolved spills in dining areas and provided polite guidance around hazards.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Documented kitchen inventory by reviewing stock and counting items.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
Line Cook
Maestro Bistro
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- 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.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Dishwasher
Breakwater
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Monitored dishwashing machines for proper functioning.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
- Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes, glasses and utensils prior to washing.
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
- Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
Education
GED -
Federal Correctional Institution
2021
Skills
- Ingredient Preparation
- Server Communication
- Portioning
- Kitchen Operations
- Food presentation
- Line Management
- Ingredient inspection
- Food presentation talent
- Food Safety Standards
- Highly motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Ingredient Stocking
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Inventory Management
Certification
- ServSafe
- Work Keys
- Financial Literacy
Timeline
Line Cook
Trappe Door
08.2024 - Current
Assembler
Hilton Displays
02.2024 - 06.2024
Steward
Halls Chophouse
02.2021 - 08.2023
Line Cook
Maestro Bistro
02.2021 - 04.2023
Dishwasher
Breakwater
04.2014 - 06.2016
GED -
Federal Correctional Institution
- ServSafe
- Work Keys
- Financial Literacy
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