Line Cook Resume Example
A line cook resume example with 3+ years of experience in upscale restaurants and hotel kitchens.
David Martinez
Professional Summary
Skilled Line Cook with 3+ years of experience in high-volume, upscale restaurants. Proficient in multiple stations including grill, sauté, and garde manger. Known for consistent execution of dishes, speed, and attention to detail. Maintains excellent food quality standards while handling 200+ covers per shift. Experience with farm-to-table ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques.
Experience
Lead Line Cook2021 - Present
Uchi Austin
- •Manage hot line operations during service, coordinating 4 cooks across stations
- •Execute 150+ covers nightly while maintaining consistent quality and timing
- •Train new line cooks on station operations and menu specifications
- •Assist Chef de Cuisine with daily prep lists and inventory management
Line Cook2020 - 2021
Fairmont Austin
- •Operated multiple stations in high-volume hotel kitchen serving 300+ covers daily
- •Prepared mise en place for complex menu items across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
- •Maintained strict food safety and sanitation standards
- •Assisted with banquet preparation for events serving up to 500 guests
Prep Cook2019 - 2020
Jeffrey's Restaurant
- •Executed prep work for fine dining menu items according to exact specifications
- •Assisted line cooks during service with garnishing and plate assembly
- •Maintained organized and clean work station during high-volume service
- •Learned and executed proper knife skills and classical cooking techniques
Education
Culinary Arts Certificate2018 - 2019
Austin Culinary Institute
Skills
Hot Line Cooking, Garde Manger, Sauce Making, Meat Fabrication, Food Safety, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Knife Skills, Recipe Execution, Time Management, Team Coordination, Inventory Management, Plate Presentation, Basic Pastry SkillsMore Resume Examples in Hospitality
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