OWEN LEIGH
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dependable Kitchen Staff Member trained in multiple stations. Supports and enhances kitchen operations by flexing easily between cooking, restocking and cleaning. Highly knowledgeable about health code requirements and good stock management.
Highly adaptable Kitchen Hand with proven experience working in fast-paced food service environments. Prepares vegetables and sauces and creates from-scratch marinades and gravies. Avoids waste and spoilage to promote quality and maintain food safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
McDonald's
Virginia Beach
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared food items according to company recipes and standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure prompt service during busy hours.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold food safety standards.
- Supported new employees by demonstrating kitchen tasks and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with front-line staff to coordinate meal orders efficiently.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
- Carried out basic cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes .
- Performed other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Kitchen Staff Member
Papa Johns
Virginia Beach
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared food items according to company recipes and standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen areas.
- Assisted in inventory management by stock rotation and monitoring supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure prompt service during busy hours.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold food safety standards.
- Supported new employees by demonstrating kitchen tasks and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with front-line staff to coordinate meal orders efficiently.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
- Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
- Carried out basic cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes .
- Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Performed other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Kitchen Staff Member
Chipotle
Virginia Beach
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared food items according to company recipes and standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure prompt service during busy hours.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold food safety standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
- Carried out basic cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes .
- Performed other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.
- Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
Education
Ocean Lakes High School
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Food safety
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
McDonald's
10.2025 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Papa Johns
10.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Staff Member
Chipotle
05.2022 - 08.2022
Ocean Lakes High School