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.
Structured [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience producing [Type] and [Type] cuisines. Expertly creates sauces and follows complicated recipes. Specialized approach to cultivating unique items and presenting meals in appealing manner. Expertly maintains safety expectations in the kitchen.
Skills
Dish preparation
Cutting and slicing techniques
Food handlers card
High volume production capability
ServSafe certified
Food presentation
Food preparation
Foodservice sanitation
Recipe preparation
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Ingredient inspection
Fine Dining
Cleaning and organization
Well-tuned palette
Experience
Cook 2, 10/2015 - Current Hyatt – Cypress, CA,
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Oversaw handling of special-order items, including decorated cakes, cupcakes, tarts and pastries.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Cook 2, 03/2004 - 05/2015 Hyatt – El Paso, TX,
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Childcare Worker, 05/2002 - 05/2006 City Of Lafayette Co – Lafayette, CO,
Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music and movement.
Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Improved group and individual behavior by employing positive management strategies.
Recorded information about behavior, food service and medication dispensing.
Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
Sanitized high-touch surfaces, including toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
Completed daily paperwork for agencies such as Child Protection Services and Resource and Referral Centers.
Worked closely with groups of children and one-on-one to teach letters and numbers.
Kept children safe and secure at all times.
Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities.
Organized toys, games and puzzles in storage cabinets.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children.
Delivered direct, supervised care to groups of children between ages [Number] and [Number].
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1982 - Clewiston High School - Clewiston, FL GPA:
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