Cook Resume Example

• Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
• Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form.
• Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat.
• Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.
• Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine.
• Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food.
• Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas.
• Notify kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders.
• Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
• Prepare daily food items, and cook simple foods and beverages, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, or coffee using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures.
• Select food items from serving or storage areas and place them in dishes, on serving trays, or in takeout bags.
• Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing.

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.

Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.Prepared for each shift by placing a clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.