Koby Kopischke
Madison Lake
Summary
Detail-oriented cook skilled in food preparation, sanitation practices, and customer service. Committed to streamlining processes and enhancing kitchen efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Lucky Lure
Madison Lake, MN
05.2026 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for efficiency.
Line Cook
Ten20 Tavern
Mankato, MN
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring consistency and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to food safety regulations and best practices.
- Assisted in menu planning by providing feedback on dish performance and customer preferences.
- Mentored junior cooks, fostering skill development and promoting teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to minimize waste while meeting demand for ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Finisher
Le Sueur Incompany
Le Sueur, MN
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Operated finishing equipment to ensure high-quality product output.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety compliance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machinery issues to minimize downtime during production runs.
- Followed health and safety protocols while handling materials and operating equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules and priorities as needed.
Packaging Associate
Fun.com
North Mankato, MN
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw packaging operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained new team members on packaging techniques and operational procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in packaging operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve packaging issues and improve product delivery timelines.
Dishwasher
The Anchor
Madison Lake, MN
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels of cleaning supplies and kitchen utensils.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline dishwashing processes and reduce wait times.
- Trained new team members on proper dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Connections Academy
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Heavy lifting
- Quality control
- Deadline oriented
- Equipment operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Labeling accuracy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook
Lucky Lure
05.2026 - Current
Finisher
Le Sueur Incompany
01.2026 - 06.2026
Packaging Associate
Fun.com
09.2024 - 05.2025
Line Cook
Ten20 Tavern
04.2023 - Current
Dishwasher
The Anchor
03.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Connections Academy