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DIETARY COOK
Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills
  • Plating and presentation
  • Quality control
  • Food assembly
  • Food preparation
  • Acquainted with hygiene practices
  • Knowledgeable about diseases
  • Safe food handling
  • Understanding of kitchen equipment
  • Quality assurance
  • Food safety
  • Meal preparation
  • Team supervision
  • Inventory management
  • RFI Scanners
  • Team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization
  • Team management
  • Supervision
  • Process improvement
  • Operational improvement
  • Planning and coordination
  • Project organization
  • Relationship development
Experience
Dietary CookCollege Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | Oct 2018-Sep 2019
  • Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
  • Devised new healthy seasonal menu items by researching latest health food trends.
  • Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
  • Established nutritious menus in line with health standards and budget guidelines.
  • Tracked activities in daily logs and weekly update reports.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Warehouse Forklift OperatorAdidas | Dominguez Hills, CA | Jan 2018-Sep 2018
  • Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
  • Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Communicated effectively with members of public in often crowded and noisy environments.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
  • Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
  • Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
  • Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
  • Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
Warehouse Order PullerOPGI Original Parts Group | Seal Beach, CA | Mar 2017-Dec 2017
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
  • Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
  • Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
Lead First CookLong Beach Convention Center | Long Beach, CA | Feb 2016-Jan 2017
  • Maintained consistentquality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Emphasized food quality and specialized baking techniques to set items apart from competitor offerings.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations to delight patrons.
  • Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
Education and Training
Associate of Arts: Art EducationLong Beach City College | Long Beach, CA
Graphic Design And MultimediaBrooks College | Long Beach, CA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • College Medical Center
  • Adidas
  • OPGI Original Parts Group
  • Long Beach Convention Center

School Attended

  • Long Beach City College
  • Brooks College

Job Titles Held:

  • Dietary Cook
  • Warehouse Forklift Operator
  • Warehouse Order Puller
  • Lead First Cook

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts : Art Education
    Graphic Design And Multimedia

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