Taylor Drake
Meshoppen
Summary
Excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through teamwork and effective multitasking. Committed to maintaining high sanitation standards while delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business. Quick learner with a keen attention to detail.
Manager of multiple established businesses, skills in inventory, multitasking, customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep/Line Cook
The Fireplace
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep area, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and notifying kitchen leads of shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency during peak hours.
Line Cook
Tynwald Tavern
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring according to recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Assisted in cooking meals under the guidance of senior kitchen staff.
- Followed food safety protocols to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, and ovens efficiently.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook
Samario’s Pizza
08.2017 - 05.2025
- Prepared and cooked a variety of pizza styles following established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met demand for ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Supervised team members to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company standards and procedures for optimal performance.
- Managed daily inventory levels, ensuring product availability and minimizing waste.
- Coordinated shift schedules to align staffing with peak service times effectively.
Office Manager
Lane Chiropractic
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed daily office operations ensuring smooth workflow and efficient patient scheduling.
- Coordinated communication between patients, chiropractors, and administrative staff to enhance service delivery.
- Implemented office procedures that improved appointment booking efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Trained new administrative staff on office policies and software usage for seamless integration into team.
Education
HS Diploma - General
Elk Lake SD
Dimock, Pa06.2012
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Hot food preparation
- Stir-frying techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Quick-learning
- Willingness to learn
- Following instructions
- Attention to detail
- Efficient multitasking
- Active listener
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Prep/Line Cook
The Fireplace
05.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Tynwald Tavern
09.2024 - Current
Cook
Samario’s Pizza
08.2017 - 05.2025
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
05.2014 - 08.2017
Office Manager
Lane Chiropractic
05.2013 - 05.2015
HS Diploma - General
Elk Lake SD
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