Skyler Stanley
Virginia Beach
Summary
Skilled line cook with a strong focus on culinary techniques, food safety, and dish presentation. Committed to maintaining high standards and enhancing the dining experience through effective teamwork and kitchen organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
Virginia Beach
02.2023 - Current
- Executed cooking techniques including grilling, frying, and sautéing to meet menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations to adhere to sanitation standards.
- Adapted to changing menu items and special requests to accommodate customer preferences.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
- Presented dishes attractively to enhance the dining experience for customers.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure food safety and quality compliance.
- Executed daily prep lists to optimize kitchen efficiency during peak service hours.
Prep Cook
Nicks raw bar and grill
Virginia Beach
04.2016 - 06.2022
- Prepared various ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Implemented efficient ingredient storage practices to maximize kitchen organization.
- Assisted in cooking tasks during peak hours, maintaining workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen surfaces and equipment to adhere to safety regulations.
- Collaborated with chefs to follow and execute recipes accurately.
- Prepared sauces and dressings according to standardized recipes.
- Performed quality checks on ingredients to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Supported team members in food preparation and cooking techniques for improved efficiency.
- Trained new kitchen staff on ingredient preparation and safety procedures.
Education
First Colonial
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety
- Kitchen inventory management
- Menu adaptation
- Dish presentation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
- Training and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Food preparation efficiency
- Supply management
- Food presentation
- Quality control
- Food storage
- Food safety standards
- Ingredient preparation
- Workstation cleanliness
- Food safety knowledge
- Ingredients measuring
- Ingredient stocking
- Recipe customization
- Server communication
- Food allergen safety
- Workload management
- Prep work
- Ingredient substitution
- Portion control
- Knife skills
- Deep fryer operation
- Meat cutting
- Kitchen sanitization
- Professional attitude
- Plating techniques
- Stock rotation
- Sautéing techniques
- Entree preparation
Timeline
Line Cook
Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
02.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
Nicks raw bar and grill
04.2016 - 06.2022
First Colonial