Samuel Glide
Colorado Springs
Summary
My objective is to find full time, long term employment in a fun yet structured environment. As a fast learner, I am capable of advancing in the workplace and working multiple positions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Joey’s NY Pizza
Colorado Springs
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Supervised kitchen staff during busy shifts to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock of essential ingredients.
- Coordinated meal preparation and plating for timely service delivery.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Managed cashiering duties such as counting money at the end of shift.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
Construction/ Drywall/Framing Carpenter
High Tech Drywall
Colorado Springs
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Constructed wood and metal frameworks for residential and commercial buildings.
- Interpreted blueprints and project specifications for accurate framing installation.
- Operated hand and power tools to cut and shape materials effectively.
Dishwasher / Cook
Silver Cliff Mountain Inn / Willie’s
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Due to previous experience, I was hired as a dishwasher and needed little training. The system was different but concepts were the same. Time management and effective organization were once again two important factors in helping the restaurant run smoothly.
- Quickly I was promoted to a cook position where I learned how to cook different types of eggs as well as managing a short order line. Additionally, there were specials everyday that included different techniques, teaching me a variety of cooking skills.
Dishwasher / Cook / Busser
Bambinos Italian Eatery
06.2008 - 09.2016
- As a dishwasher, responsibilities included keeping bus tubs clear, cleaning all dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment, and putting all the clean dishes away in an organized manner. Time management and developing my own system was crucial.
- As a cook I was trained in all stations, including the fried foods, pasta, sandwiches, and pizzas/calzones. I am capable of reading and making orders during a busy rush accurately and efficiently.
- As a busser, the job required customer service for greeting the front door and taking drink orders. Memorization and extended menu knowledge as well as interpersonal skills were also required.
- Frequently I was trainer in all areas, meaning introducing new employees to policies and procedures, showing different techniques and suggesting areas of improvement, and following through on new employee performance.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Palmer High School
Skills
- Breakfast cooking
- Italian cuisine
- Barbeque cooking
- American cuisine
- Deep fryer operation
- Pizza oven operation
- Stovetop cooking
- High temperature dishwashing
- Catering assistance
- Event serving
- Employee training
- Food presentation
- Kitchen organization
- Team leadership
- Food delivery
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Joey’s NY Pizza
11.2023 - 01.2026
Construction/ Drywall/Framing Carpenter
High Tech Drywall
08.2018 - 12.2020
Dishwasher / Cook
Silver Cliff Mountain Inn / Willie’s
09.2016 - 01.2019
Dishwasher / Cook / Busser
Bambinos Italian Eatery
06.2008 - 09.2016
High School Diploma - General Education
Palmer High School