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COOK
Professional Summary

Diligent restaurant kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Dynamic food service professional driven toward continuous improvement and committed to going above and beyond to complete tasks and assist other team members. Well-versed in standard food prep techniques, as well as safe food-handling standards.I have cooking and chef experience. I have forklift and hospitality esperience as well. I am a hard worker and motivated. I am very reliable and dependable and hardworking.

Skills
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Institutional and batch cooking
  • New hire training
  • Food preparation
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Menu marketing expertise
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Effective planner
  • Performance improvement
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food presentation talent
Work History
12/2017 to 09/2019CookQdoba Mexican Grill | Indianapolis, IN
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
  • 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
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work
  • 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
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
03/2014 to 12/2017Hospitality SpecialistLabor Ready | Indianapolis, IN
  • Offered appropriate reservation options based on expected attendees when coordinating events
  • Collaborated with various team members to ensure guests' requests are met
  • Tracked guest satisfaction surveys to recognize trends and create action plans for improving guest services
  • Collaborated with maintenance, housekeeping and security teams to resolve requests and issues efficiently
  • Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create effective solutions
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
  • Did caterings for weddings and other special events
  • Served alcohol to people after getting my liquor license
  • Managed a team and ran a concession stand by myself
  • Good customer service skills
02/2013 to 02/2014Night StockerWalmart | Indianapolis, IN
  • Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better assist with any need
  • Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to effectively merchandise products
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing pallets
  • Monitored deliveries by checking merchandise against invoice paperwork and notifying supervisor of discrepancies
  • Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments and bagging purchases
  • Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products
  • Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts and maintained detailed records for inventory management
  • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by
  • Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy
02/2001 to 12/2004Cashier/Grill CookMcDonald's | Indianapolis, IN
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
  • Arranged paper and electronic payment records to maintain well-organized fill systems and recordkeeping compliance
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options
Education
2004High School DiplomaWarren Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Qdoba Mexican Grill
  • Labor Ready
  • Walmart
  • McDonald's

School Attended

  • Warren Central High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Hospitality Specialist
  • Night Stocker
  • Cashier/Grill Cook

Degrees

  • 2004 High School Diploma

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