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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Focused Stocker considered a team player and reliable employee. Customer service-oriented and committed to quality assurance. Pursuing a role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Enthusiastic Job Title willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Skills
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Needs Assessment
  • Daily Food Preparation
  • Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • Kitchen Safety Standards
  • Food Packaging and Labeling
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Paperwork Completion
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Product Labeling
  • Willing to Learn
  • Proper Stacking and Storage
  • Stockroom Organizing
  • Stocking and Replenishing
Work History
09/2022 to Current Cook Provision Living | Maryville, MO,
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
06/2020 to 03/2022 Cook Provision Living | Carthage, MO,
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
  • Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
  • Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
  • Prepared for and responded to unforeseen events and challenges.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
06/2018 to 08/2020 Cook Provision Living | Monett, MO,
  • Completed preventive maintenance on tools, equipment and machines.
  • Printed labels and completed associated paperwork.
  • Trained new employees in assembly skills to improve team production levels.
  • Completed high-quality Type products with skilled assembly of systems, supports and connections.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Greeted over Number patients per day.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed and packaging.
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
  • Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions by following approved procedures.
  • Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
  • Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction by promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
  • Moved and stocked food products weighing up to Number pounds.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
Education
Expected in 06/2009 GED | Lafayette High School, Williamsburg, VA GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Lafayette High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Cook
  • Cook

Degrees

  • GED

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