Shawn Melton
Prep Cook
Beverly,ME
Summary
Dynamic and dependable Prep Cook with experience at Flip The Bird, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and maintain high standards of cleanliness while collaborating effectively with team members. Skilled in safe food handling and ingredient preparation, ensuring quality service during peak hours.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Friendly Toast
Danvers, MA
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Prep Cook
Flip The Bird
Danvers, MA
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beverly High School
Beverly, MA06-2018
Skills
Quick-learning
Cleaning and organization
Food preparation
Safe food handling
Ingredient preparation
Menu memorization
Teamwork and collaboration
Kitchen organization
Sanitation practices
Equipment sanitation
Inventory stocking
Workstation maintenance
Team collaboration
Cleanliness
Following instructions
Dependable and reliable
Meat cutting
Food storage
Sauce preparation
Timeline
Prep Cook
Friendly Toast
11.2024 - 12.2025
Prep Cook
Flip The Bird
05.2023 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Beverly High School