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Shannon Quinn

Olive Hill

Summary

Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Carter caves state resort
Olive Hill
03.2021 - Current
  • Prepared ingredients by chopping vegetables and marinating proteins for menu items.
  • Cooked dishes according to recipes while maintaining high food quality and safety standards.
  • Assisted chefs in plating meals to ensure presentation met restaurant expectations.
  • Managed kitchen stations during busy service periods, ensuring timely meal delivery.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces throughout shifts.
  • Collaborated with team members to restock supplies and minimize food waste efficiently.
  • Followed food safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure customer safety.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.

Prep Cook

Carter caves state resort
Olive Hill
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment.
  • Assisted chefs with cooking techniques and food preparation tasks efficiently.
  • Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure food quality standards were met.
  • Stocked supplies and ingredients, ensuring availability for meal preparation needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food service during busy hours.
  • Implemented portion control measures to minimize waste during food preparation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
  • Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
  • Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
  • Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.

Mini Golf

Carter Caves State Resort Park
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Dishwasher

Carter Caves State Resort Park
Olive Hill
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Operated industrial dishwashing equipment for efficient cleaning operations.
  • Sorted and organized dirty dishes, utensils, and cookware for optimal workflow.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
  • Assisted kitchen staff by providing clean dishes during peak service hours.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.

Busboy

Carter Caves State Resort Park
Olive Hill
06.2017 - 10.2017
  • Assisted servers by clearing and resetting tables efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness in dining areas and kitchen spaces daily.
  • Delivered dishes from the kitchen to guests promptly and accurately.
  • Cleaned and sanitized tables, chairs, and booths after each customer's departure.
  • Removed dirty dishes, glasses, and silverware from tables to be washed.
  • Reset tables for new customers in an efficient manner.

Education

27041003 - Food Management

Servsafe
Lexington , Ky
03.2025 - 02.2030

Carter Christian Academy
Hitchens, KY

Skills

  • Cooking techniques
  • Preparation of ingredients
  • Food safety practices
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Flexibility under pressure
  • Safety compliance
  • Highly motivated
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Grill operation
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen operations
  • Following cooking methods
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective prioritization
  • Appetizer preparation
  • Salad preparation
  • Punctual and honest
  • Meat cutting
  • Dish preparation
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Deep fryer operation
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Prep work
  • Quality control
  • Grilling techniques

Certification

Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification.

By (American National Standers institute) (National Accreditation Board)

(Conference for Food Protection)

Date of Examination

3/4/2025

Timeline

27041003 - Food Management

Servsafe
03.2025 - 02.2030

Line Cook

Carter caves state resort
03.2021 - Current

Prep Cook

Carter caves state resort
09.2020 - 10.2020

Mini Golf

Carter Caves State Resort Park
05.2019 - 10.2019

Dishwasher

Carter Caves State Resort Park
03.2018 - 10.2018

Busboy

Carter Caves State Resort Park
06.2017 - 10.2017

Carter Christian Academy

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