cook supervisor resume example with 9+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Results-focused cook supervisor with 10 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development. Maintains accurate paperwork for scheduling, payroll and employee records.
Skills
High-quality ingredients
Dish preparation
Motivational team management
Workflow Optimization
Foodservice
Equipment usage
Quality Assurance
Experience
08/2016 to 04/2021Cook SupervisorDepartment Of Health And Human Services | Whiteriver, AZ,
Supervised all kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environment.
Partnered with kitchen team to create dynamic entrees for large banquets and special events.
Built strong vendor relationships to bring in top ingredients at optimal prices.
Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
01/2015 to 07/2015Production BakerCoffee And Bagel Brands | San Francisco, CA,
Controlled spoilage by generating turn movement and maintaining monthly inventory.
Handled all delegated tasks, including packaged 50,000 units of bread per day in product and minor repair of machinery and sanitation.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Created new programs that resulted in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.
01/2014 to 12/2014CookCouncil For Economic Opportunities In Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH,
Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
06/2010 to 07/2013Cook Shift LeaderSpectrum Health | Ada, MI,
Sanitized all counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean at all times.
Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Placed orders for food and supplies used for creating meals for 1200 people.
Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Partnered with kitchen team to create dynamic entrees for large banquets and special events.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2019 to to Associate of Science | HVAC Installation And Repair/masonryGila Community College, Globe, AZ, GPA:
Expected in Jun/2009 to to Certificate | Construction TechnologyMaricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College, Tempe, AZGPA:
Expected in 01/2007 to to GED | Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College, Tempe, AZGPA:
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School Attended
Gila Community College
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College