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COOK
Professional Summary

Talented Hospitality Cook with 6 years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified through a Culinary Arts Degree and hardworking with an up-to-date food handling permit. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Shows desire for growth and has been recognized for a strong work ethic, friendly demeanor and punctuality.

Skills
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Institutional and Batch Cooking
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Food Presentation
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Performance improvement
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • New hire training
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Work History
Cook09/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Communicated closely with servers/cooks to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook07/2017 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Communicated closely with associates to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.
  • Enhanced and maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information.
Cook09/2015 to 05/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
Grocery Clerk08/2013 to 03/2015
Company Name – City, State
  • Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service at all times.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Removed trash, swept and mopped floors for professional appearance.
  • Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
  • Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better shoppers.
  • Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
  • Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments and bagging purchases.
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
  • Delivered assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles.
Education
Associate of Arts: Culinary Arts05/2015Lakes Region Community College- City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Lakes Region Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Grocery Clerk

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts : Culinary Arts 05/2015

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