cook helper resume example with 4+ years of experience
Diligent Cook Helper with sound knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards. Comfortable performing several cooking methods such as frying, steaming, poaching, sautƩing and roasting. Profound communication skills coupled with service-oriented and can-do attitude.
Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude.
Dependable Food Service Worker with solid background in foodservice and related positions. Works effectively within teams on timely, high-quality food preparation to drive patron satisfaction.
Supportive Kitchen Hand brings skills in vegetables, sauces and marinades. Team player willing to pitch in and enthusiastically help others with tasks. Offers stamina, flexible schedule and cross-training in different kitchen roles.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Food Quality Standards
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Salad Creation
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Team Collaboration
- Work Station Cleaning
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Order Accuracy
- Continuous Improvements
- Condiment Refilling
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Temperature Monitoring
- Equipment Cleaning
- Pantry Restocking
- Verbal and Written Communication
Radford, VA, 08/2022 - Current
- Assisted cook in preparation of food by cutting, chopping and marinating meats, vegetables and garnishes.
- Unpacked and stored supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and storage areas to maintain proper inventory.
- Operated dishwashing equipment and distributed and stored clean pots, dishes and utensils.
- Washed, peeled, cut and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Cleaned and washed all utensils, preparation equipment cutting boards and counters.
- Restocked kitchen supplies, rotated food and stamped time and date on food in coolers.
- Stocked cabinets and serving areas with condiments and refilled condiment containers.
- Communicated with customers by telephone or in person to take or enter orders or obtain information to assist in solving customer complaints.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
Fargo, ND, 06/2019 - Current
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
- Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Spot-cleaned stains and repaired scuffs or dings to maintain furniture and walls.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices and other commercial buildings.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies.
- Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
City, STATE, 05/2018 - Current
- Maintained various types of flower beds by removing spent flowers, pulling weeds and edging.
- Evaluated status of lawn conditions and met directly with customers to create lawn care programs specific to needs and preferences.
- Spread and applied mulch around flower beds to retain moisture in soil and suppress weeds.
- Recommended tips for homeowners to help maintain yards and lawns such as proper mowing techniques, repairing bare spots on lawns and choosing correct seeds and fertilizers.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Assisted with weekly project planning and crew scheduling.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Kipp High School
Job Titles Held:
- Cook Helper
- Cleaning Professional
- Lawn Care Worker
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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