Jordan Wingate
Jonesboro
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Crown Point
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Prepared various menu items following standardized recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
Cook
Wendy’s
Merrillville
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared food items according to standard recipes and menu guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring proper usage and maintenance.
Cook
Sonic
Crown Point
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared food items according to standard recipes and menu guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring proper usage and maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely service during peak hours.
- Followed safety and sanitation protocols in food handling and preparation.
- Assisted in stocking inventory and organizing kitchen supplies efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate food orders and service needs.
- Participated in training sessions to improve cooking techniques and efficiency.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- 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.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Education
Neo
Portage, INSkills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Cost control
- Frying
- New hire training
- Recipe development
- Order delivery practices
- Grilling expertise
- Allergen awareness
- Staff training
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Special diets
- Food plating
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2025 - 03.2026
Cook
Wendy’s
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cook
Sonic
02.2023 - 01.2024
Neo