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COOK
Summary

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.

Motivated and a hardworking cook, I am filled with 9(nine) years of experience cooking delicious items quickly at fast a fast paced environment.

Expert at preparing various menu items using basic and advanced cooking methods and logic. Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as requested. Proficient in preparing main dishes, appetizers, salads and desserts. I have had several honors of experience training and supervising new employees.

Skills
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Dish preparation
  • Strong butchery skills
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Kitchen equipment cleaning
  • Food preparation
  • Preparing ingredients
  • Operating fryers and grills
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Food storage
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Effective prioritization
  • Team-oriented
  • Active listener
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Highly motivated
  • Recipe preparation
Experience
CookCompany Name | City, State | Feb 2019-Current
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Precook garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
CookCompany Name | City, State | May 2012-Dec 2019
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Interacted effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Line CookCompany Name | City, State | Aug 2011-Apr 2012
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
  • Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
  • Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaRedwood High School | | City, State | Jul 2011
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Redwood High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Line Cook

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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