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COOK
Summary
Skills
  • Dish preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Sous vide technique
  • POS systems
  • Payment processing
  • Cash management
  • Cash counting machine operations
  • Customer assistance
  • Credit and cash transactions
Experience
Cook
City, StateCompany Name/Jun 2017 to Current
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Cashier
City, StateCompany Name/May 2018 to Mar 2019
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Increased sales [Number]% by suggesting specific purchases to customers and [Action].
  • Received payments for [Product or Service] and issued receipts.
  • Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to [Job title] for remediation.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
Sandwich Artist
City, StateCompany Name/Feb 2016 to May 2017
  • Discussed menu options with customers and offered proactive suggestions to meet individual needs and drive sales.
  • Monitored dining area and quickly cleaned up spills, reset tables and removed trash to keep area presentable and ready for use.
  • Maintained clean, well-organized and properly sanitized front counter area to greet customers.
  • Completed efficient store opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Maximized time by restocking counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaning windows and emptying trash cans during slow periods.
  • Organized food preparation stations and replenished supplies regularly.
  • Prepared food items such as deli and hot sandwiches to meet customer specifications.
  • Stored food in designated containers and proper storage locations to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses.
  • Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain health and well-being of customers and other staff.
  • Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
  • Quickly prepared accurate orders within expected [Number]-minute timeframe.
  • Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service [Type] establishment.
  • Assisted customers, including answering questions and preparing orders.
  • Restocked kitchen supplies by rotating food according to dates and [Action].
  • Cleaned and maintained all food preparation stations.
  • Built brand loyalty and accomplished customer satisfaction by working well with other food service team members.
  • Trained sandwich artists to apply attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Performed food preparation tasks by making salads, brewing coffee and tea and slicing meats.
  • Organized food items on serving trays and in carry-out packages.
  • Assisted in preparing food by cutting, chopping and marinating meats, vegetables and fruits.
  • Used [Type] system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas and counters to maintain hygienic, sanitary establishment.
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
Warehouse Worker
City, StateCompany Name/Jul 2014 to Nov 2015
  • Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported issues to supervisor.
  • Stood for extended time periods to perform packaging tasks to complete order fulfillment process.
  • Examined incoming shipments to verify quality and quantity and returned unacceptable items to suppliers for refund or replacement.
  • Considered individual product requirements and accessibility needs to maximize efficiency of warehouse storage areas.
  • Utilized pallet jacks to move items to and from different warehouse locations.
  • Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
  • Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state safety and health standards.
  • Unloaded cargo with mechanized equipment to enable receipt of pre-ordered inventory.
  • Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
  • Noticed damaged products and removed from received shipments to be processed for refund or replacement.
  • Moved large and bulky items up to [Number] pounds manually or with equipment such as [Type] and [Type].
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading to comply with preset instructions.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaHenryetta High SchoolMay 2013City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Henryetta High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Cashier
  • Sandwich Artist
  • Warehouse Worker

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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