Linda Rivera
Paragould
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and food quality, my tenure at Sonic showcased my ability to mentor staff and streamline processes, achieving near-perfect customer satisfaction. Skilled in food safety and inventory control, I blend problem-solving abilities with a commitment to culinary excellence, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Sonic
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Received recognition for outstanding performance in maintaining a clean, organized workspace that met health department guidelines.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Mentored new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure seamless integration into the team.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Cook
Renee's
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Finisher
Excel Boats
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
- Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
- Ensured optimal production efficiency with proper planning, coordination, and organization of tasks.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by acting as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking assistance or advice in their own work-related tasks.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by adhering to established codes, policies, and guidelines during all projects.
- Enhanced safety standards by consistently inspecting equipment and maintaining a clean work area.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to professional development through ongoing self-directed learning and participation in industry conferences, seminars, or workshops.
- Achieved high-quality welds by following appropriate welding techniques and procedures.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Lead Welder2
Greenbrier Companies Inc.
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
- Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
- Ensured optimal production efficiency with proper planning, coordination, and organization of tasks.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by acting as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking assistance or advice in their own work-related tasks.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by adhering to established codes, policies, and guidelines during all projects.
- Enhanced safety standards by consistently inspecting equipment and maintaining a clean work area.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to professional development through ongoing self-directed learning and participation in industry conferences, seminars, or workshops.
- Achieved high-quality welds by following appropriate welding techniques and procedures.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Education
High School -
Woodlawn High School
Rison, AR1998
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Grilling techniques
- Menu planning
- Menu development
- Quality control
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Inventory control
- Allergen awareness
- Plates presentation
- Recipe memorization
- Cleaning and organization
- Highly motivated
- Food safety standards
- Line management
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Server communication
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Lead Welder2
Greenbrier Companies Inc.
09.2023 - 02.2025
Lead Line Cook
Sonic
Cook
Renee's
Finisher
Excel Boats
High School -
Woodlawn High School
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