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COOK
Summary

Punctual cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare health and sufficient 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. 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.

Skills
  • Food presentation
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Sous vide technique
  • Dish preparation
  • OSHA
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food Preparation
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Strong butchery skills
  • Effective prioritization
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Recipe preparation
  • Scanner operations
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • POS systems
  • Issue resolution
  • Security monitoring
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Liquor regulations and compliance
  • Merchandise restocking
  • Cash counting machine operations
  • Product recommendations
  • Loss prevention
  • ID verification
  • Customer assistance
  • Cash register operation
Experience
CookCompany Name | City, State | Jun 2019-Dec 2019
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
  • Prepared more than 30 dishes per day in fast-paced working environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Instructed cooks in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Interacted effectively with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Grill CookCompany Name | City, State | Jun 2019-Sep 2019
  • Cooked all food to order ensuring adherence to company quality standards.
  • Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
  • Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
  • Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of all line workstations.
  • Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall efficiency.
  • Supported other kitchen team members when needed.
  • Distributed prepared food to servers in efficient manner.
  • Planned and prepared schedules for food preparation.
  • Prepared and plated up to 100 dishes per day in busy, fast restaurant.
Meat Department AssociateCompany Name | City, State | Sep 2017-May 2019
  • Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
  • Kept detailed records of meat cuts to ensure accurate inventories.
  • Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
  • Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
  • Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.
  • Passed health inspections by correctly evaluating meat temperatures for safety and quality and keeping detailed records of heat statuses.
  • Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
  • Monitored employee use of machinery, including mincers, slicers and sausage fillers.
  • Trained new employees on cleanliness, client interactions and various types of meat cuts.
  • Checked products for temperature and expiration dates to maintain consumer safety.
  • Used slicers and other department equipment to prepare cuts of meat for customers.
  • Kept detailed track of inventories and restocked products in cold storage units.
Deli Associate/Cashier/Customer Service AssociateCompany Name | City, State | May 2016-Dec 2017
  • Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
  • Stayed calm and professional in all situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
  • Gave exceptional customer service to all guests, including during peak business periods, which resulted in increased sales and 100% boost in revenues.
  • Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
  • Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
  • Made orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
  • Communicated effectively with deli counter customers to answer questions and make recommendations.
  • Used mental math and available tools to total materials needed, costs and payment due quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained work areas in clean, neat and sanitized manner to reduce potential for illness or injury.
  • Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
  • Exchanged and returned items, noting all details in company database and placed returned merchandise in bins for restocking.
  • Counted tills at beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register, reflecting financial discrepancies, refunds and account deferrals.
  • Greeted customers and responded to informational requests.
  • Handled customer complaints and concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
  • Redeemed coupons and cross-sold products to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
  • Processed credit card, EBT and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems.
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
Education and Training
GEDDyersburg Adult Education | City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Dyersburg Adult Education

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Grill Cook
  • Meat Department Associate
  • Deli Associate/Cashier/Customer Service Associate

Degrees

  • GED

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