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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.

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

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

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.

Prompt [Job Title] cultivates fast-paced environment by efficiently and systematically assembling meals. Dynamic individual develops meals briskly and accurately while working stand-alone or within team settings.

Hardworking Fast Food Cook offering excellent food preparation and handling skills. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.

Skills
  • Cutting and slicing technique
  • Food presentation
  • Dish preparation
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Well-tuned palette
  • High volume production capability
  • Cleaning and organization
  • ServSafe certified
  • Plating dishes
  • Food preparation
  • Frying
  • Kitchen equipment cleaning
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Stocking ingredients
  • Stocking supplies
  • Preparing ingredients
  • Operating fryers and grills
  • Grilling
Experience
01/2017 to Current
CookOlive Garden - Allentown, PA
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Prepared and plated [Number]+ dishes per shift for busy $[Amount] annual revenue restaurant.
  • Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Instructed [Job title]s in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
  • Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
04/2016 to 11/2019
CookBuffalo Wild Wings - Allentown, PA
  • Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • 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.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • 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.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
05/2011 to 01/2017
Cook/ServerGregory STK House - Allentown, PA
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • 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.
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Coordinated average of [Number] to [Number] daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Instructed [Job title]s in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
Education and Training
06/1998
High School DiplomaCatasauqua Senior High School - Northampton, PA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Olive Garden
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Gregory STK House

School Attended

  • Catasauqua Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Cook/Server

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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