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COOK
Skills
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Food presentation
  • Sous vide technique
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Dish preparation
  • Focused and disciplined
  • ServSafe certified
  • Food handlers card
  • Strong butchery skills
  • Cleaning and organization
  • High volume production capability
  • Well-tuned palette
  • Stocking supplies
  • Frying
  • Plating dishes
  • Preparing ingredients
  • Operating fryers and grills
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Grilling
  • Stocking ingredients
  • Kitchen equipment cleaning
  • Food preparation
Education and Training
06/2002
High School Diploma
Inkster High SchoolCity, State
Some College (No Degree) - Nurse
Wayne County Community College DistrictCity, State
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].

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.

Structured [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience producing [Type] and [Type] cuisines. Expertly create sauces and follow complicated recipes. Team player valued for positive attitude and exceptional productivity within fast-paced settings.

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.

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.

Experience
CookCompany Name | City, State05/2014 - 05/2016
  • 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.
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • 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.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations to delight patrons.
  • Emphasized food quality and specialized baking techniques to set items apart from competitor offerings.
  • Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes, tarts and pastries, and skillfully handled special order items.
  • Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Collaborated closely with food and beverage leadership to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
  • 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.
  • Developed processes to accurately track food costs more efficiently, resulting in savings of $[Amount] per month in food cost savings.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
  • Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail foodservice revenue and productivity goals.
  • Created exceptional menu items executed with precision to regularly garner diner praise.
  • Performed work station prep, including [Task] and [Task] prior to shift start.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
  • Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
  • 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.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Sourced vendors and negotiated agreements to cut supply costs without affecting quality.
  • Coordinated average of [Number] to [Number] daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Prepared and plated [Number]+ dishes per shift for busy $[Amount] annual revenue restaurant.
  • Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
  • Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
  • Estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules to match demand patterns, budget and local labor laws.
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
Palmer Moving and StorageCompany Name | City, State05/2010 - 08/2013
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Completed [Type] project resulting in [Result].
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Delivered [Product or Service] to customer locations.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new [Type] opportunities.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including [Task] and [Task].
  • Utilized [Type of Software] to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to [Type] problems.
  • Answered [Number] calls per [Timeframe] to answer customer questions.
  • Maintained updated [Type] knowledge through [Task] and [Task].
  • Collaborated in development of [Type] procedures.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Learned [Task] and [Task] to support office needs.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Supported [Type] department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
Order PickerCompany Name | City, State12/2007 - 01/2010
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
  • Attended company safety meetings and implemented new measures, which resulted in [Number]% decrease in warehouse accidents.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of [Tool] to avoid mishaps.
  • Accurately keyed in data for packages into computer system using handheld scanners, averaging [Number] packages per shift.
  • Prepared products, including [Product] and [Product] for shipping according to company specifications.
  • Trained team of [Number][Job title]s in using [Software] and [Tool].
  • Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Identified unsafe materials such as [Type] and [Type] within packages and notified proper personnel.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement.
  • Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members.
  • Communicated with customers to discuss packing needs and any special items or circumstances.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
  • Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Inkster High School
  • Wayne County Community College District

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Palmer Moving and Storage
  • Order Picker

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree) - Nurse

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