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DIETARY COOK
Professional Summary

Diligent Cook offering over 15 years of experience. 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.

Innovative Dietary Cook having 8 years of experience, with extensive culinary knowledge and ability to follow strict dietary guidelines. Creative menu creations for specialty diets. Sound knowledge of therapeutic food preparation and execution for modified diets.

Skills
  • Plates presentation
  • Kitchen equipment mastery
  • Food prep techniques
  • Familiar with sanitary practices
  • Quality control
  • Safe food handling
  • Safe handling procedures
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Basic math
  • Nutrition requirements
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Responsible
  • Relationship-Building
  • Organization and Time management
  • Good listening skills
Work History
02/2013 to CurrentDietary CookCompany Name | City, State
  • Weighed, measured and processed ingredients according to recipe specifications and dietary requirements.
  • Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
  • Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
  • Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
  • Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
  • Provided nourishing and health-conscious food to customers under sanitary conditions.
  • Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
10/2018 to 08/2019Line CookCompany Name | City, State
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Fried, grilled, sauteed and baked foods such as Steaks, Seafood and Pastas.
  • Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Communicated closely with waitstaff to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Safely used kitchen equipment.
  • Prepared average of 125+ orders each shift.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
06/2008 to 02/2013Banquet CookCompany Name | City, State
  • Learned all menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities within designated timeframe.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Practiced safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
  • Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
01/2004 to 09/2007CookCompany Name | City, State
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • 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.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Education
06/2004High School DiplomaEast Stroudsburg Senior High School North, City, State
05/2004High School DiplomaMonroe Career & Technical Institute, City, State
Certifications

ServSafe Certified

Additional Information

Criminal history check last updated on on 12/07/2020

PA Child Abuse History Certification last updated 9/9/2020

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • East Stroudsburg Senior High School North
  • Monroe Career & Technical Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Dietary Cook
  • Line Cook
  • Banquet Cook
  • Cook

Degrees

  • 06/2004 High School Diploma
    05/2004 High School Diploma

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