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DIETARY COOK/AIDE
Professional Summary

Diligent Dietary Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing hot foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in preparations of food and communication. Motivated Cook offering over 15 + years of experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills. Enthusiastic team member eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of cooking and preparing foods and training in customer service. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Health Care Service Group.

Skills
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food presentation talent
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Performance improvement
  • Hospitality service expertise
Work History
Feb 2021 - CurrentDietary Cook/AideCompany Name - City, State
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Apr 2013 - Nov 2020Accountant/CashierCompany Name - City, State
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Trained as an Accountant Assistant and provided back-up coverage to provide customers with optimal support.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
  • Prepared and submitted end-of-shift reports using Excel.
  • Worked with Store Manager(s) to complete daily counts and maintain funds security to minimize theft and mismanagement risks.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Helped over 100 guests every day by processing payments, monitoring reward accounts and resolving service concerns.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Met and exceeded upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches.
  • Arranged paper and electronic payment records to maintain well-organized fill systems and recordkeeping compliance.
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Worked closely with Assistant Store Manager and Front End Supervisor(s) to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Reviewed weekly sales circulars and monitored price changes.
Jun 2014 - Dec 2014Front End SupervisorCompany Name - City, State
  • Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Managed customer service duties by greeting over 100 customers daily and informing customers about products.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Structured budget monitoring and cash movements to minimize security risks and maintain tight controls.
  • Transformed employee performance by enhancing training and mentoring strategies in operational and customer-facing roles.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Controlled shrinkage 75% through successful inventory management and stock rotation strategies.
  • Monitored cash drawers in 22 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Boosted participation in store loyalty program by 60% to improve customer brand engagement and overall sales.
Jul 2011 - Jul 2012CashierCompany Name - City, State
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Helped over 100 guests every day by processing payments, monitoring reward accounts and resolving service concerns.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011CashierCompany Name - City, State
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Helped over 150 guests every day by processing payments, monitoring reward accounts and resolving service concerns.
  • Worked closely with Shift Manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
May 2006 - Apr 2008CashierCompany Name - City, State
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Met and exceeded upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Trained as a Manager and provided back-up coverage to provide customers with optimal support.
  • Arranged paper and electronic payment records to maintain well-organized fill systems and recordkeeping compliance.
  • Worked with Store Manager to complete daily counts and maintain funds security to minimize theft and mismanagement risks.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
  • Completed sales in excess of $300.00 with near-zero error rate using POS system.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Education
Apr 2016Cosmetology EducationEmpire Beauty School - Littleton | City
Jul 2014GEDCollege America | City
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Empire Beauty School - Littleton
  • College America

Job Titles Held:

  • Dietary Cook/Aide
  • Accountant/Cashier
  • Front End Supervisor
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • Cosmetology Education
    GED

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