Wesley Rodgers
Inman
Summary
Detail-oriented Food Preparation Specialist experienced in high-volume kitchen environments. Achieved operational efficiency through effective communication, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of food safety and health code requirements. Focused on delivering quality food and enhancing team collaboration to support successful kitchen operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
HotSpot
Inman
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared meals in a busy kitchen setting to meet customer demand.
- I take people’s food orders and make them.
- Prepared meals following company recipes and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Tracked food supplies and ingredients to assist in inventory management.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes through collaboration with team members.
- Monitored cooking times to maintain food quality and ensure safety compliance.
- Adhered to health regulations while handling food products and serving customers.
- Supported senior cooks in executing daily menu items efficiently.
- Participated in training new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and procedures.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Executed procedures for safe food handling, storage, and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education
Adult Education
Spartanburg, ScSkills
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Order management
- Inventory tracking
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Cook
HotSpot
04.2025 - Current
Adult Education