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Elijah Platz

Chesapeake

Summary

Confident Student passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals. Brings outstanding social, leadership, and communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Tap It Local
Chesapeake
12.2024 - Current
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.

Cook

McGrath's Burger Shack
Chesapeake
05.2021 - Current
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
  • 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.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.

Dishwasher

Friday Night Lightz
Chesapeake
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
  • Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
  • Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Hickory High School
Chesapeake, VA
06-2022

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Fast Learner
  • Conflict Management
  • Time Management
  • Team collaboration
  • Employee Training
  • Food safety
  • Meal preparation
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Cleaning and organization

Timeline

Cook

Tap It Local
12.2024 - Current

Cook

McGrath's Burger Shack
05.2021 - Current

Dishwasher

Friday Night Lightz
09.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Louisiana State University

High School Diploma -

Hickory High School
Elijah Platz