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COOK
Summary
I am highly talented young man with a wide variety of skills&talents, a extremely expansive vocabulary and passion to achieve success in life, i am extremely diverse, Good at multitask with a positive attitude and a personality like none other.
Skills
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Experience
CookCompany Name | City, State | Apr 2019-May 2020
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- 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.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with food and beverage leadership to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
- Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail foodservice revenue and productivity goals.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Created approximately 100+ orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
- Created exceptional menu items executed with precision to regularly garner diner praise.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations to delight patrons.
- Sourced vendors and negotiated agreements to cut supply costs without affecting quality.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
CookCompany Name | City, State | Jan 2020-Mar 2020
- Collaborated closely with food and beverage leadership to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
- Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Emphasized food quality and specialized baking techniques to set items apart from competitor offerings.
- Estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules to match demand patterns, budget and local labor laws.
- Interacted effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
- 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.
Server and CookCompany Name | City, State | Jun 2019-Dec 2019
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
- Arranged each place setting attractively, using clean, chip-free plates and utensils.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
- Prepared salads and appetizers and set up garnish stations to back up kitchen staff.
- Served average of 30-80 patrons daily with exceptional service.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
- Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
- Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
- Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
- Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
- Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
- Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
- Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware to prepare for large groups.
- Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
- Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
- Attended to new customers quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service.
- Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
Shop WorkerCompany Name | City, State | May 2016-May 2019
- Performed accurate measurements, calculations and materials estimations.
- Sanded surfaces, removed imperfections and applied chemicals to prepare for painting.
- Completed independent and team installations of components and systems.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaSouth Panola High School | | City, State | May 2019
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- South Panola High School
Job Titles Held:
- Cook
- Server and Cook
- Shop Worker
Degrees
- High School Diploma
