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Summary

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.

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.

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.

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.

Detail-oriented Prep Cook accustomed to performing effectively in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in [Skill] and [Skill]. Brings a strong commitment to teamwork.

Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task] and [Task]. Offering [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

[Job Title] with talent for [Task] and [Task]. Strong knowledge of [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise]. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in [Software]. Proven history of fostering [Action] to meet team, individual and management objectives.

Ambitious student pursuing [Area of study] degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in [Job Title] role. Skilled in [Skill] and [Skill] in [Type] settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Skills
  • Food presentation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Dish preparation
  • People friendly
  • Good with numbers
  • Getting things done fast and efficient
  • Team-oriented
  • Multitasking
Experience
Cook
City, StateCompany Name/May 2012 to Feb 2013
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Prepared and plated [Number]+ dishes per shift for busy $[Amount] annual revenue restaurant.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Collaborated with [Job title] to maintain timely food preparation goals.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Server
City, StateCompany Name/Nov 2009 to Feb 2013
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales by [Number]%.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Provided exceptional service to [Number] customers per day at [Type] establishment.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Daycare Assistant
City, StateCompany Name/Jun 2009 to Aug 2009
  • Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
  • Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children.
  • Applied patience, expertise and [Type] techniques to maintain group discipline.
  • Maintained safety and security of up to [Number] children through [Skill] and [Technique], effectively reducing minor mishaps.
  • Led children in tidying up, handwashing and [Task] to teach responsibility.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.
  • Improved group and individual behavior by employing positive management strategies.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaTift County High SchoolMay 2009City, State
Some College (No Degree): AccountingMoultrie Technical CollegeCity, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Tift County High School
  • Moultrie Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Server
  • Daycare Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree) : Accounting

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