Jessica Claire
- , , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
- (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Besides, a great and consistent work ethic I am also a very personal personable and understanding person.
Professional yet also fun to be around I enjoy my work day to start with a smile and with a feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment.
Skills
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Experience
Cook, 09/2021 to Current
Court House Manor – Washington Court House, OH,
Court House Manor – Washington Court House, OH,
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of dinner rush.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
- Made recommendations regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
Cook Supervisor, 05/2021 to 09/2021
Department Of Health And Human Services – Beltsville, MD,
Department Of Health And Human Services – Beltsville, MD,
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Built strong vendor relationships to bring in top ingredients at optimal prices.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Devised creative food and wine pairings to drive successful cross-marketing strategy.
- Purchased ingredients from local farms to benefit environment and reduce costs.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
- Planned and managed menus for weekly offerings and special events.
- Developed and standardized new recipes to diversify kitchen offerings
- Maintained optimal inventory levels and kept food costs in line with budget limitations.
Cook Shift Leader, 08/2003 to 03/2010
Spectrum Health – Byron Center, MI,
Spectrum Health – Byron Center, MI,
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat
- Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Placed orders for food and supplies used for creating meals for 500+ people.
- Planned, prepared and served meals for day camp hosting 500+ people.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education and Training
GED: , Expected in 01/2003
Denfield Highschool - Duluth, MN
Denfield Highschool - Duluth, MN
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