Front Line Cook Resume Example Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

FRONT LINE COOK

Professional Summary

Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Work well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure Food handling industries settings.

Skills

Portioning
Food rotation
Banquets and catering
Food Preparation
Nutrition Service
Inventory control

Certified food handler
Service-oriented mindset
Meat slicing expertise
Consistent presentations
Food inspection

Work History

Sep 2018 - Mar 2020Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Front Line Cook / Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Developed a sustainable process that reduced waste 50% and improved supply turnover by 45%.
Distributed food to team members with efficiency in a high-volume environment.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed them in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Safely used kitchen equipment such as conventional oven and Fryers, meat slicers, grills effectively reducing injuries and burns 90%.

Jan 2015 - Jan 2019WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Line Cook / San Francisco Puffs and Stuffs Catering, LLC

Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management
Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures
Completed documentation for record keeping and customer use
Followed instructions, both orally and written from Owner regarding daily job tasks and duties
Checked each food item to ensure that it was fresh and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor in cases where freshness lacked
Maintain proper temperature and humidity levels for meat products
Assisted customers with carry-out service
Provided extensive information about menu items, took down special restrictions and always suggested up sell items like appetizers
Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly
Received, inspected and logged all products for accuracy of shipment, temperature and quality
Ensured that food was served to guests at proper temperature by bringing it to table immediately
Cleaned meat aisles, storage areas and work areas, following all health and safety guidelines
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes everyday
Developed process that accurately tracked food costs more efficiently, saving $ 500 in food waste per Month

Apr 2010 - Jan 2018West Palm Beach, FL

Kitchen Staff / Carefree Catering

Monitored time and heat of equipment ensuring that both were regulated as necessary
Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes
Ensured compliance with relevant regulatory employment rules and standards
Created and implemented action plan to address cost control issues of shortages
Followed all safety requirements for alcohol service and kept list of available ride services for inebriated customers
Conducted analysis to address served plates being returned which led to content costumers
Successfully led key projects which resulted sales increase by 30%
Reduced food costs by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste

Oct 2015 - Nov 2017Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Food Handler / Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures
Sorted food and supply deliveries and correctly stored each item in its proper location
Verified proper operation of refrigerators, freezers and warming lamps by collecting temperature readings each week
Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads
Proposed updates to work processes and menus to boost productivity and eliminate food waste
Maintained organized, clean and sanitized work areas to meet company and regulatory requirements
Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations
Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests
Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion cakes and party platters
Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages
Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays
Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
Wiped down and sanitized food preparation areas using dishcloths, hot water and cleaning products
8 years deli experience
Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives to comply with restaurant protocols

Education

2009Lake Worth, FL

Associate of Arts in General StudiesPalm Beach State College

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.
San Francisco Puffs and Stuffs Catering, LLC
Carefree Catering
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

School Attended

Palm Beach State College

Job Titles Held:

Front Line Cook
Line Cook
Kitchen Staff
Food Handler

Degrees

Associate of Arts in General Studies

Front Line Cook Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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