Cook Resume Example American Dining Creations

COOK

Professional Summary

Energetic [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience preparing appetizing menu items at [Type] restaurant. Multi-talented at cooking wide variety of items using [Technique] and [Technique]. Service-oriented and skilled at fulfilling special requests. Motivated [Job Title] offering over [Number] years of experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills. Consistent [Job Title] exceptionally well-versed in food plating and knife handling skills and techniques. Offering [Number] years of comprehensive experience in quality food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Food plating and presentation
Recipes and menu planning

Food preparation
Institutional and batch cooking

Education

Rudyard High SchoolCity06/1989High School Diploma

Certifications

SafeServ certification: Food Handling

Work History

American Dining Creations- Cook
New Hartford , NY09/2019 - Current

Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
Washed, peeled and cut various fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Developed [Type] process that reduced waste [Number]% and improved supply turnover [Number]%.
Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
Communicated closely with [Job title]s to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Collaborated with [Job title]s to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Reduced customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.
Produced over [Number][Type] dishes per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Alerted customers that food orders were ready for pick-up by [Action].

Crystal Springs Resort- Dishwasher
Hamburg , NJ09/2019 - Current

Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
Oversaw incoming deliveries, including unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.
Maintained clean and contaminant-free cooking equipment and receptacles through [Technique] and [Technique].
Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and completed minor repairs to keep equipment functioning.
Moved items from main storage areas to easily accessible small fridge, freezers and containers to support kitchen staff efficiency.
Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Used [Type] sprayer to loosen food residue and enhance cleaning.
Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards.
Loaded more than [Number] glasses, silverware and dishes into dishwasher each shift, running average of [Number] loads per day.
Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
Kept all dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards by [Action].
Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
Performed routine maintenance on [Type] and [Type] equipment by request of managers.
Volunteered to assist [Job title]s with [Task] and [Task] during peak meal times after completing dishwashing duties.
Effectively scrubbed and scoured pots and pans using [Type] and [Type] products to remove burnt-on food.
Communicated with team members to keep operations running smoothly by helping with [Task] and [Task].
Established great relationships with staff by promoting team-oriented atmosphere through use of [Skill] and [Skill].
Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
Gently moved glassware, crystal and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
Paid close attention to all instructions from [Job title]s and carefully studied [Technique], successfully establishing skills in [Skill] and [Skill].
Cultivated strong customer relationships to generate repeat and referred patronage by offering spotless dishes and [Result].
Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or [Type] items used often by kitchen staff.
Efficiently and quickly cleaned various dishes, silverware and [Type] to provide smooth service and reduce wait times.
Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.

American Dining Creations- Cook
Oneonta , NY04/2019 - 07/2020

Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Enhanced and maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information.
Met production requirements for all aspects of banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs by [Number]% through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
Produced over [Number][Type] dishes per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
Created ice sculptures for major events such as weddings and private corporate parties.
Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
Served [Number] nutritious meals daily to students in [Type] school.
Safely used kitchen equipment such as [Type] and [Type], effectively reducing injuries and burns [Number]%.
Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
Washed, peeled and cut various fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to guarantee safe, sanitary food-handling practices.

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