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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
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Spreadsheet development
  • Billing and invoicing
  • High volume production capability
  • Food handlers card
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Food preparation
  • Operating fryers and grills
Experience
Cook | 11/2019 to CurrentCompany Name - City, State
  • 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 04/2019Company Name - City, State
  • 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 03/2015Company Name - 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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Resume Overview

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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