Ayden Irwin
Monticello
Summary
I started as a disher at Cornerstone Cafe when I was 14, I held the position steady for two years but with no effort on the behalf of my employers to move me up to the line to cook no matter how many requests I made, I eventually left this position. I went to Perkins next in an attempt to become a cook and I held that position for a period before moving up front in hopes of becoming a server. It was also during this period I started writing at the Monticello Times as a weekly local history columnist. After a while of not being moved up from a host to a server I left and went to Beef O’ Brady’s to be a lead line cook, this didn’t work out so I went to the Hasty Diner for better pay. I held a lead line cook position and I only left because of a disagreement with a coworker.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
History Columnist
The Monticello Times
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in public speaking engagements at industry conferences, representing the publication while discussing pertinent issues related to my column.
- Responded to reader comments with professionalism and tact to avoid escalating concerns.
- Kept detailed schedule of column deadlines.
- Developed a loyal readership by consistently delivering high-quality content that resonated with the target audience.
Lead Line Cook
Hasty 183 Diner
08.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
Cook
Beef O’ Brady’s Bar & Grill
07.2024 - 09.2024
- 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.
Dishwasher/Cook/Host
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Kept kitchen and dining areas neat and clean by removing trash while organizing and restocking supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time, and had food promptly served in accordance to arrival of tickets, as well as seating the customers in a quick and orderly manner.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant, as well as meeting customer standards in both food quality and seating.
Dishwasher
Cornerstone Cafe & Catering
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School
Monticello, MNSkills
- Social Skills
- Journalism Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Grilling techniques
- Food assembly
- Menu planning
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Hasty 183 Diner
08.2024 - 12.2024
Cook
Beef O’ Brady’s Bar & Grill
07.2024 - 09.2024
History Columnist
The Monticello Times
09.2023 - Current
Dishwasher/Cook/Host
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
06.2023 - 04.2024
Dishwasher
Cornerstone Cafe & Catering
05.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School
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