Collin Pavelka

Culinary professional with hands-on experience in kitchen operations, food safety, and meal preparations. Skilled at maintaining cleanliness, ensuring quality, and delivering excellent customer service in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to optimize efficiency and support a smooth kitchen workflow.

Cook/Kitchen Prep Specialist at Al's Pizza (2024-07 – Present)

• Executed salad preparation and cooking to ensure freshness and quality.
• Performed sauté cooking tasks to enhance menu offerings.
• Conducted end-of-day cleanup to maintain kitchen hygiene and organization.
• Operated dishwasher to uphold sanitation standards and support kitchen efficiency.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
• Followed health regulations and sanitation guidelines to maintain a safe kitchen environment.

Kitchen Support/Food Prep Assistant at North Florida School of Special Education (2023-07 – 2025-03)

• Executed end-of-day cleanup to maintain kitchen organization and sanitation standards.
• Prepared trays and organized ingredients for efficient meal preparation.
• Assisted as prep cook during peak hours to support kitchen operations.
• Adhered to hygiene procedures to ensure food safety compliance.
• Managed the sorting and stacking of dirty dishes for efficient cleaning process.

Team Member, Food Preparation and Customer Service at Chipotle Mexican Grill (2021-04 – 2023-04)

• Operated line server to ensure timely and accurate meal preparation.
• Managed chip fryer to produce high-quality fried items efficiently.
• Performed dishwashing duties to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences.
• Executed end-of-day responsibilities to ensure proper kitchen closure and inventory management.
• Adhered to safety standards to promote a secure working environment.
• Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced food environment.
• Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.

Merchandise Associate /Stocking and Inventory at Walmart (2020-06 – 2021-05)

• Managed inventory and organized shelves to maximize product visibility.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Performed cashier duties, ensuring accurate transactions and maintaining cash register integrity.
• Assisted customers as a sales associate, promoting products and driving sales growth.
• Stocked shelves with merchandise to maintain organized displays.
• Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
• Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.

High School Diploma – Bandera High School (2015-07)