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COOK
Summary

I'm a fast learner I'm reliable and dependable good with customers receive and place orders

Skills
  • Sous vide technique
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Overseeing front desk
  • Reception
  • Managing reception
  • Payment oversight
  • Generating reports
  • Lobby auditing
  • Clerical duties
  • Performing wake-up calls
  • Reservations
  • Room inventory
  • Guest services
  • Posting charges
Experience
January 2014 to February 2014
Frontier Bowling Lanes Inc.Cushing, OklahomaCook
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Collaborated closely with food and beverage leadership to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
  • Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
May 2016 to December 2016
McDonald'sCushing, OklahomaCashier
  • Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor to return unsalable merchandise and obtain replacements for customers.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Smoothly processed incoming orders, handling over [Number] transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
  • Served needs of as many as [Number] patrons per shift, including collecting payments, tracking rewards and handling customer service issues.
  • Rectified discrepancies between accounting records and cash drawer by researching daily transactions to pinpoint issues.
  • Received payments for [Product or Service] and issued receipts reflecting zero balances or additional payments required to bring accounts current.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to [Job title] for remediation.
March 2017 to October 2017
Buffalo Rock CafeCushing, OklahomaDishwasher
  • Cleaned garbage cans and trash receptacles by [Action].
  • Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment through [Technique] and [Technique]
  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers to help food preparation staff stay focused on customer orders.
  • Completed all assigned prep work ranging from [Action] to [Action].
  • Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
  • Maintained and repaired dishwashing machine to keep dishes clean and kitchen running smoothly.
  • Washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness.
  • Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
  • Wiped down and sanitized food preparation areas using dishcloths, hot water and cleaning products.
  • Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in [Number]-compartment sink.
  • Washed pots, pans and trays by hand and using industrial washing machine.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Used [Type] and [Type] cleaning products to remove tough, burnt-on food from pots and pans.
  • Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
  • Organized clean utensils in storage bins for servers to access easily.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Provided servers with clean utensils by washing and placing in storage bins.
December 2019 to December 2019
Best WesternMoore, OKNight Auditor
  • Completed all nightly updates to hotel rates and individual room charges.
  • Monitored reservations to track incoming parties and special events.
  • Maintained cleanliness of bathrooms, lobby and front desk.
  • Audited and balanced cash and credit transactions daily and reset register for next day's operations.
  • Handled night audit paperwork, verification of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue reviews.
  • Coordinated with guest services and concierge team to meet guest needs.
  • Assisted guests in locating ammentities such as casino, gift shop, restaurants, fitness center, pool and spa.
  • Maintained well-stocked and presentable complementary food and beverage station.
  • Assisted hotel guests with check in and out procedures courteously.
  • Ran end-of-day computer functions and closed out reports, submitting details to [Job title] for review.
  • Posted nightly checks and vendor payments worth up to $[Amount], keeping detailed records and receipts.
  • Managed late check-ins and provided information on hotel amenities, including dining establishments, spa hours and room service.
  • Documented wake-up requests and set up automatic calls in system.
  • Assessed checklist on daily basis and planned shift accordingly.
  • Informed travelers of hotel security features and offered details regarding fire and emergency procedures.
Education and Training
June 1994
Tulare Western High School
Tulare, CA
High School Diploma
Golden State Business Collage
Visalia, CA
Golden State College
Visalia, CAMassage TherapySome College (No Degree)
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Frontier Bowling Lanes Inc.
  • McDonald's
  • Buffalo Rock Cafe
  • Best Western

School Attended

  • Tulare Western High School
  • Golden State Business Collage
  • Golden State College

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Cashier
  • Dishwasher
  • Night Auditor

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Massage Therapy Some College (No Degree)

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