Ellison Nagal
Colorado Springs,CO
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Melody Living Assistant Living
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse meals adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences of residents.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared and cooked menu items consistently to maintain quality standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to kitchen success by maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic under pressure.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Line Cook
Salsa Brava
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling.
- Gained and learned menu items.
- Stocked and maintained prep stations.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area.
- Utilized grills, fryer and ovens to heat food to appropriate serving temperatures.
- Adhered to dress code and hygiene guidelines to promote food safety and sanitation.
Interim Manager/Lead Cook/ Assistant Manager
Purple Toad Social Tap & Grill
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Supervised and coordinated kitchen staff to maintain productivity and efficiency.
- Followed sanitation and food safety standards to prevent illnesses.
- Trained new staff in kitchen operations, procedures and food prep standards.
- Verified daily prep lists to confirm correct amount of prepared products.
- Oversaw kitchen staff to achieve proper recipe completion and quality standards.
- Communicated with cooks to achieve timely and accurate food orders.
- Managed food orders to ensure adequate supply.
- Ensured palatability and flavor conformity of cooked food.
Games and Attractions Lead
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
07.2014 - 12.2018
- Tracked company inventory and noted item shortages for future product orders.
- Received product deliveries and moved materials to designated workplace locations.
- Assisted with training of new personnel within the department.
- Delegated task to team members.
- Motivated employees to reach highest professional potential.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) - Culinary Baking & Pastry Candidate
Pikes Peak State College
Pikes Peak, Colorado06-2026
High School - undefined
Vallejo Senior High School
Vallejo, California01-2009
Skills
- Chef Support
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
- Food Item Purchasing
- Shift Scheduling
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
ServeSafe Certification, National Restaurant Association, 2019
Timeline
Cook
Melody Living Assistant Living
03.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Salsa Brava
06.2023 - 02.2024
Interim Manager/Lead Cook/ Assistant Manager
Purple Toad Social Tap & Grill
01.2019 - 06.2023
Games and Attractions Lead
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
07.2014 - 12.2018
High School - undefined
Vallejo Senior High School
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) - Culinary Baking & Pastry Candidate
Pikes Peak State College