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Summary

Hard-working Cook brings detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.

Punctual [Job Title] experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare [Type] and [Type] meals. Skillful in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and receiving, stocking and ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for efficiently directing kitchen operations.

Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task] and [Task]. Offering [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Skills
  • Food presentation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Dish preparation
  • Food Preparation
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Multitasking
  • Foodservice sanitation
Experience
Cook, Company Name, April 2020-June 2020City, State
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
  • 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.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Prepared and plated [Number]+ dishes per shift for busy $[Amount] annual revenue restaurant.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
Palletizer, Company Name, June 2018-October 2019City, State
  • Set up rigging and loading equipment daily and observed safety procedures to minimize risks.
  • Palletized packages manually before automatic equipment was available and during automated equipment downtime, demonstrating intimate understanding of full process.
  • Operated hand trucks and other types of equipment to quickly move product to different areas of warehouse.
  • Operated automated palletizing and conveyor equipment to transport, palletize, arrange and stack finished products.
  • Controlled stacking arrangement of products on pallets via manual controls interface on palletizer.
  • Transported products to and from assembly line, loaded assembly line and identified and removed flawed packages.
  • Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.
  • Guided post-palletizing processes, including shrink-wrapping palletized products and conveying to warehouse or to shipping.
Cook , Company Name, April 2019-August 2019City, State
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Prepared and plated [Number]+ dishes per shift for busy $[Amount] annual revenue restaurant.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to maintain timely food preparation goals.
Masonry Laborer, Company Name, June 2016-August 2018City, State
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
  • Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
  • Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
  • Leveled and smoothed concrete using [Tool] to create level surfaces.
  • Gathered project information from [Job title] to prepare job estimates.
  • Planned for [Type] and [Type] construction projects by analyzing width and length of areas.
  • Assessed brick or tile installations for imperfections and corrected problems using additional grouting materials, fillers or adhesives.
  • Prepared surfaces for work by cleaning with [Tool].
  • Mixed materials such as stucco or plaster and applied to finish walls or other surfaces.
Education and Training
GEDWestern Community College,p, , CityStateDecember 1997
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Western Community College,p

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Palletizer
  • Masonry Laborer

Degrees

  • GED

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