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COOK
Skills
Education and Training
07/2018
Serve Safe? Food Handlers Course - State Requirements
Region 8 Training FacilitiesCity
05/1985
High School Diploma
Prairiland High SchoolCity, State
Summary

Qualified Cook with 20 years of experience in restaurant environments. Team-player highly skilled at communicating clearly with cashiers and kitchen staff. Current Food Handler permit.

Experience
CookCompany Name | City, State08/2019 - 04/2020
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Interacted effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
Cafeteria Manager M/S H/SCompany Name | City, State08/2014 - 02/2018
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Interacted effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Emphasized food quality and specialized baking techniques to set items apart from competitor offerings.
  • Collaborated closely with food and beverage leadership to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
  • Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
  • Estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules to match demand patterns, budget and local labor laws.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Sourced vendors and negotiated agreements to cut supply costs without affecting quality.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Dietary AideCompany Name | City, State03/2012 - 08/2014
  • Helped patients with special needs eat meals with kindness and patience.
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs with accuracy and speed.
  • Assisted mgr with meal prep for 50 daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
  • Assisted [Job title] with meal prep for [Number] daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
  • Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
  • Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
  • Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
Assistant Manager/Breakfast ManagerCompany Name | City, State09/2003 - 06/2013
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
  • Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
  • Managed personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demand.
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Coached and mentored employees by delivering training, guidance and performance monitoring.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by implementing organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control.
  • Analyzed trends, identifying consumer demand and forecasting seasonal trends.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Cultivated customer loyalty by training team members in industry-leading service standards.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Produced monthly sales and performance reports, supporting operational planning and strategic decision making.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands while monitoring clothing, accessory and shoe levels.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
References:

Sandra Galley(Cafeteria Director @ D.I.S.D) 903-674-6131

Dottie Nance(Cafeteria Mgr. Chisum I.S.D) 903-737-2830

Vickie Foster(Manager Dairy Queen) 903-732-4000

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Region 8 Training Facilities
  • Prairiland High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Cafeteria Manager M/S H/S
  • Dietary Aide
  • Assistant Manager/Breakfast Manager

Degrees

  • Serve Safe? Food Handlers Course - State Requirements
    High School Diploma

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