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COOK
Skills
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Dish preparation
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Food presentation
  • Well-tuned palette
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Culinary Art
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Food Preparation
  • Kitchen equipment cleaning
  • Operating fryers and grills
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Plating dishes
  • Preparing ingredients
  • Frying
  • Stocking ingredients
Education and Training
06/2003
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Venago Technology SchoolOil City, PA
06/2006
Service Safe Certification - Culinary Arts
Crawford County Vocational SchoolMeadville, PA
Summary

I have had 4 years of culinary arts training. I did receive my Serve Safe Certification in 2005 but it has now expired.

Disciplined individual committed to impeccable food preparation and presentation within fast-casual and fine-dining restaurants alike. Recognized for preparing high-quality cuisine aligned to restaurant standards and consistency requirements. Certified in [Area of certification] and [Area of certification].

Focused [Job Title] with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy [Type] establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills.

Motivated and hardworking [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience cooking delicious items quickly at fast food establishments. Expert at preparing various menu items using basic and advanced cooking methods. Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as requested.

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.

Dedicated Cook brings more than [Number] years of experience in restaurant environments. Team player skilled at communicating and translating customer requests. Intricate understanding of OSHA and other compliance measures.

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.

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.

Dedicated [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience preparing ingredients for fast dish assembly. Expert at estimating correct quantities of ingredients for expected number of customers. Work well independently with minimal supervision and with teammates.

Hardworking fast food [Job Title] offering dynamic skill set, including [Skill] and [Skill]. Experienced at preparing ethnic foods including [Type]. Ready to participate in hard-working foodservice teams operating in [Type] restaurants.

Experienced [Job title] with [Number] years in cooking and preparing customers' orders with upbeat attitude. Expert at grilling, frying and assembling over [Number] menu items and seasonal items from memory, using exact amounts to conserve ingredients. Work well under pressure and always willing to help teammates and customers.

Reliable cashier and cook with [Number] years of experience working front counter and cooking simple menu items. Team-player with clear communication skills and willingness to help other employees with [Task] and [Task]. Arrive to work early to prepare for shift and relieve other coworkers on time.

Detail-oriented [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience preparing pizza and Italian-inspired cuisine. Accurately created hot and fresh meals and menu items through team communication and careful attention to order details. Trained new staff on pizza-making procedures, store policies and [Task].

Highly skilled cook with [Number] years of experience providing freshly prepared ingredients for fast food restaurant. Strong background in food handling, [Skill] and [Skill]. Able to lift up to [Number] pounds when arranging large containers of food.

Hardworking Cook with [Number] years in fast food preparation. Accurately cooked wide variety of menu items according to customer requests. Committed to solving problems effectively, managing inventory and [Action] by working hand-in-hand with managers.

Cheerful [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience taking customer orders and preparing [Type] food. Well-rounded with skills in answering customers' questions, recording order information in POS system and cooking [Type] and [Type] menu items. Attentive to customer requests to complete orders correctly.

Detail-oriented Prep Cook accustomed to performing effectively in high-volume fast food roles. Highly skilled in [Skill] and [Skill] with strong commitment to teamwork. Maintains excellent work quality within high-volume kitchens.

Organized [Job Title] aiming to fulfill fast food role within dynamic team. Excellent skills in [Area of skill] and [Area of skill] with high attention to detail. Committed to providing friendly service and delicious products to keep customers coming back.

Reliable Cook with [Number] years of experience preparing food in fast-paced environments. Adept at working grill, line and pantry. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills.

World-class pizza maker with [Number] years of experience hand-tossing dough, operating ovens and slicing hot pizza. Energetic with excellent hand-eye coordination while preparing and assembling hand-crafted items. Team-player skilled at working in small spaces and under strict time requirements with other employees while maintaining morale.

Self-motivated [Job Title] used to working in busy kitchen. Proficient in preparing main dishes, appetizers, salads and desserts. Experienced training and supervising new employees.

Talented [Job Title] skilled at grilling, roasting and broiling meat and vegetables. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow that upholds business standards.

Hardworking fast food [Job Title] offering dynamic skill set including various food preparation techniques. Brings [Number] years of experience to hardworking food service teams. Committed to maintaining clean, efficient kitchens and smooth food prep operations.

Experience
CookMarket House Restaurant | Meadville, PA01/2005 - 05/2005
  • 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.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Interacted effectively with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to maintain timely food preparation goals.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Coordinated average of [Number] to [Number] daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • 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.
  • Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
  • 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.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Instructed [Job title]s in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
CookBamino's | Cambridge Springs, PA07/2004 - 05/2005
  • Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
  • Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets, monitoring products during baking and adjusting temperatures as needed.
  • Created new scalable recipes, resulting in [Number] additions to daily menu.
  • Merchandised food and garnishes for serving presentation.
  • Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness.
  • Produced [Number] units of finished bread per [Number]-hour shift.
  • Monitored cooking completion times for efficient use of ovens and other equipment.
  • Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
  • Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
  • Controlled spoilage by generating turn movement and maintaining monthly inventory.
  • Inspected products for quality assurance before display.
  • Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs to document proper conditions.
  • Designed appealing product displays to maintain unique presentation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
  • Oversaw handling of special-order items, including decorated cakes, cupcakes, tarts and pastries.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to maintain timely food preparation goals.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Coordinated average of [Number] to [Number] daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • 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.
  • Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
  • Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
  • Collaborated closely with [Job title] to participate in staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
  • Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Instructed [Job title]s in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
CookKwik Fill Corp. | Cambridge Springs, PA08/2004 - 01/2005
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to maintain timely food preparation goals.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Made recommendations to [Job title] regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • 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.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Market House Restaurant
  • Bamino's
  • Kwik Fill Corp.

School Attended

  • Venago Technology School
  • Crawford County Vocational School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
    Service Safe Certification - Culinary Arts

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