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COOK
Professional Summary

Motivated Cook offering over 10 years of experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.

Skills
  • ServSafe Certified
  • ServSafe Food Handler
  • Food Presentation
  • Food Preparation
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Work History
Cook | 10/2018 to Current
Company Name - City, State
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Communicated closely with staff to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook/Assistant Manager | 05/2012 to 10/2018
Company Name - City, State
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Gathered employee data to develop monthly work schedules, enabling proper staffing for all departments for each shift.
Assistant Manager | 06/2006 to 02/2009
Company Name - City, State
  • Achieved recognition from senior management for contribution to store success, including managing sales, employees and operations to foster optimal performance.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Education
Jones Metropolitan High School - City | High School Diploma06/1998
Certifications
  • Certified ServSafe, 9/26/2017- 9/26/2022
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Jones Metropolitan High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Cook/Assistant Manager
  • Assistant Manager

Degrees

  • Jones Metropolitan High School - City | High School Diploma

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