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COOK
Summary
Hard-working Cook brings detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Skills
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Experience
Heritage Hill Senior Community | Weatherly , PACook08/2020 - Current
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Placed frequently used food such as Leftovers and Meats in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
- Collaborated with kitchen aide to maintain timely food preparation goals.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Prepared more than 5 dishes per day in fast-paced restaurant type environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared and plated 1000 + dishes per shift for busy army kitchen.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Interacted effectively with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Instructed kitchen aide in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Created approximately 1000 orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Heritage Of Peachtree | Newnan , GACook11/2019 - 07/2020
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Lincare | Tallahassee , FLMedical Courier09/2012 - 07/2019
- Performed daily pickups of medical specimens.
- Provided excellent customer service to each accounts.
- Used strong time management skills to coordinate deliveries in timely manner.
- Maintained accurate documentation for pickups and deliveries and handed in reports after each shift.
- Oversaw receipt, storage, identification and delivery of products.
- Contacted supervisor immediately to report issues.
- Greeted customers with pleasant demeanor, answered questions and responded to inquiries, effectively improving business relationships.
- Developed understanding of most efficient routes to take for deliveries to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Checked and secured package loads before heading out on daily deliveries.
- Delivered to customer locations.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education and Training
Benchmark Career Institute | CityCetificate in Pharmacy Technician03/2013
TexACT | CityCetificate in Phlebotomy10/2012
Legacy Beauty School | CitySome College (No Degree) in Cosmetology
Central Texas Commercial College | CityCetificate in Medical Assisting12/2001
Eventide Nursing Home | CityCetificate in Nurse Aide Training04/1995
Lakeview High School | CityHigh School Diploma05/1994
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Benchmark Career Institute
- TexACT
- Legacy Beauty School
- Central Texas Commercial College
- Eventide Nursing Home
- Lakeview High School
Job Titles Held:
- Cook
- Medical Courier
Degrees
- Cetificate in Pharmacy Technician
Cetificate in Phlebotomy
Some College (No Degree) in Cosmetology
Cetificate in Medical Assisting
Cetificate in Nurse Aide Training
High School Diploma
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