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Cook resume example with 2+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Focused cook with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy food establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills.

Prompt cook cultivates fast-paced environment by efficiently and systematically assembling meals. Dynamic individual develops meals briskly and accurately while working stand-alone or within team settings.

Qualified Cook with 2 years of experience in restaurant environments. Team-player highly skilled at communicating clearly with cashiers and kitchen staff. Current Food Handler permit.

Hardworking Fast Food Cook offering excellent food preparation and handling skills. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.

Skills
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Dish preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Focused and disciplined
  • High volume production capability
  • Kitchen equipment cleaning
  • Preparing ingredients
  • Food preparation
  • Plating dishes
  • Operating fryers and grills
  • Grilling
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Stocking ingredients
  • Stocking supplies
  • Frying
Experience
09/2018 to 08/2019 Cook Harrison County Hospital | Corydon, IN,
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
  • Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
09/2016 to 03/2018 Athletic Assistant City Of Boston, Ma | Boston, MA,
  • Protected safety of every person enjoying recreational activities at park by enforcing disciplined and consistent policies.
  • Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
  • Maintained facilities, grounds and equipment to ensure community safety and attract attention.
  • Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Observed participants for signs of physical distress and rendered aid, including stopping activities and providing basic medical care.
09/2016 to 06/2017 Cashier Keurig Dr Pepper | Morris Plains, NJ,
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor to return unsalable merchandise and obtain replacements for customers.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Smoothly processed incoming orders, handling over 500 transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
  • Assisted managers with completing end-of-day counts and securing funds to prevent loss or theft.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Trained new employees in cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving issues.
  • Received payments for food and issued receipts reflecting zero balances or additional payments required to bring accounts current.
Education and Training
Expected in 2019 High School Diploma | Clinton High School, Clinton, NC GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Clinton High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Athletic Assistant
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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