Cook Resume Example Sodexo At Grambling State University

COOK

Summary

Motivated and hardworking cook with 15 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. Punctual cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare special and quick 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 Cook brings more than 15 years of experience in restaurant environments. Team player skilled at communicating and translating customer requests. Intricate understanding of OSHA and other compliance measures. 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.

Skills

Food presentation
Dish preparation
Cleaning and organization
Cleaning and sanitization
Frying
Plating dishes
Food preparation

Grilling
Preparing ingredients
Kitchen equipment cleaning
Operating fryers and grills
Stocking ingredients
Stocking supplies

Experience

Cook
Grambling, LASodexo at Grambling State University /

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.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.

Cook
Grambling, LAAramark at Grambling State University /

Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
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.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.

Dietary Cook
Ruston, LAPrinceton Place/

Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
Properly stored food and handled all inventorying.
Oversaw preparation and serving of more than 2 daily meals.
Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
Making sure food is properly cook to temp
Cooking different food accordingly to there diets
Making snack for in between meals for diabetics and for dialysis patients
Washing and sanitizing dishes and silverware
Maintaining storage area and inventory of storage

Education and Training

High School DiplomaRuston High SchoolMay 1995Ruston, LA

Business of Technology Shreveport Job Corps CenterDec 1997Shreveport, LA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Sodexo at Grambling State University
Aramark at Grambling State University
Princeton Place

School Attended

Ruston High School
Shreveport Job Corps Center

Job Titles Held:

Cook
Dietary Cook

Degrees

High School Diploma
Business of Technology

Cook Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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