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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.
Skills
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Experience
Cook | 11/2019 to CurrentGrand View Hospital - Lansdale , PA
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- 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 [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh 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.
- Coordinated average of [Number] to [Number] daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
- Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
- Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
- 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.
Cook Shift Leader | 08/2015 to 04/2019Spectrum Health - Zeeland , MI
- Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Instructed [Job title]s in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
- Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations to delight patrons.
- Maintained highest standards of [Type] product quality.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Created exceptional menu items executed with precision to regularly garner diner praise.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Prepared and plated [Number]+ dishes per shift for busy $[Amount] annual revenue restaurant.
- Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
Lead,clerk, Warehouse | 07/2007 to 03/2015DSC Logistics Inc. - City , STATE
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.
- Provided subject matter expertise on inventory levels and processes to internal and external customers to meet diverse requirements and smooth processes.
- Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and obstacles, moving cartons and boxes to keep all aisles free of clutter for ease of movement.
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality, returning unacceptable shipments to suppliers for refunds or replacement.
- Considered specific product requirements and accessibility when managing and organizing storage areas.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets.
- Reordered stock to replenish inventory without interruption to production
- Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, moved boxes to staging area, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Verified received goods by comparing with purchase orders.
- Followed [Document type] list to fulfill [Number] orders each [Timespan].
- Received deliveries and processed all incoming shipments by scanning packages and updating orders in [Software] system.
- Worked with speed and accuracy when [Action] and loading boxes to increase efficiency by [Number]%.
- Streamlined [Type] and [Type] processes, which led to [Number]% increase in productivity for [Number]-person team.
- Identified [Type] safety hazards and notified [Job Title] immediately to assist with resolution.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Loaded [Number] boxes in trucks in average [Timespan].
- Received orders via phone, mail, fax and internet daily.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving schedules with production to assist in traffic control on docks.
- Stepped in to assist [Job title] with special projects, including [Type] and [Type], promoting desire to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Filed documents according to alphanumeric system to promote ease of use and optimal team productivity.
- Produced professional and error-free letters, presentations and spreadsheets.
- Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.
- Created, updated and maintained detailed documents and spreadsheets by creating professional charts, pivots and filters.
- Answered multi-line telephone system in [Type] setting and routed calls across [Number]-person exchange.
- Generated shipment invoices, prepared packages and set up courier deliveries for customers.
- Observed all deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Delivered high-quality customer service through deep commitment to knowledge and performance.
Education and Training
Mira Loma Christian School - - City,State | | High School Diploma06/2008
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School Attended
- Mira Loma Christian School
Job Titles Held:
- Cook
- Cook Shift Leader
- Lead,clerk, Warehouse
Degrees
- Mira Loma Christian School - City , State | High School Diploma
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