Hard-working Cook bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Skills
Cutting and slicing techniques
Dish preparation
High volume production capability
ServSafe certified
Team-oriented
Food preparation
Effective prioritization
Ingredient inspection
Recipe preparation
Foodservice sanitation
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Well-tuned palette
Food handlers card
OSHA
Food presentation
Strong butchery skills
Cleaning and organization
Focused and disciplined
Fine Dining
Experience
09/2020 to 12/2020
CookWegmans Food Markets – Wickatunk, NJ,
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Coordinated average of [Number] to [Number] daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
Made recommendations to [Job title] regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
03/2020 to 09/2020
General Labor WorkerTyson Foods – Green Forest, AR,
Assisted team members with maintaining orderly and clean workspaces.
Worked under direct supervision to handle and maintain flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas.
Lifted, sorted and stacked parts weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
Inspected, identified and delivered materials to stocking areas.
Prepared parts and materials for skilled production workers to complete final assembly.
Organized inventory of supplies, tools and production materials for team of [Number].
Operated both motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment safely to move loads such as heavy pallets.
Picked and packed orders at rate of [Number]+ per hour.
Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and team productivity.
Adhered to standard operating procedures and complied with safety and quality processes.
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
Opened boxes of merchandise and materials and restocked designated areas.
Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
Operated machinery, managed raw material and logged production data.
Greeted customers and offered immediate assistance.
Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate site work and maintain tight schedules.
Determined optimal construction requirements and site plans.
03/2019 to 11/2019
Production WorkerAnimal Health International, Inc. – Chatsworth, CA,
Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
Attended training sessions to improve machine operation skills.
Monitored processes to maintain machinery function.
Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
Weighed and mixed ingredients according to project specifications.
Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
Operated [Type] equipment safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
Adjusted controls or stopped machines and opened holding devices to correct problems.
Monitored and evaluated equipment operations to identify failures or malfunctions and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
Prepared machines for [Type] operations by calibrating, adjusting, and testing control or settings.
Setup and adjusted [Type] machines for daily operations.
Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.
Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
Recommended process improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
Operated machinery, managed raw material and logged production data.
Used hand and power tools, including [Type] and [Type] to perform repetitive tasks such as [Task] and [Task].
Operated large equipment such as [Type] and [Type].
Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
Organized project components according to workflow.
Evaluated all printed components to comply with quality control standards.
Facilitated project production by coordinating workflow, tracking production status and reporting and coordinating schedules.
Carefully replaced machine molds and cutting surfaces.
Assisted [Job title]s by using troubleshooting methods to return machines to full functionality.
Installed, maintained, and repaired [Type] machinery utilized in [Action] of [Type] products.
Organized [Type] and [Type] materials for [Job title]s to prepare for assembly work.
Moved supplies and finished products by operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
Utilized [Tool] and [Tool] to fabricate new or repair existing [Type] components.
Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2010
High School Diploma: Central High School - Carrollton, GA GPA:
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