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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Summary

Dedicated cook with thirty years of experience preparing ingredients for fast dish assembly. Expert at making correct quantities of ingredients for expected number of customers.

I bring a wide range of experience ranging from short order to high volume production to fine dining. Works well independently with minimal supervision and with teammates. Team-player highly skilled at communicating clearly with wait and kitchen staff. Current Food Handler permit. Adept at working grill, line and pantry. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills.

Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Recipe creation
  • Contamination control
  • Sauce preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Food preparation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Preparing ingredients
  • Grilling
  • Operating fryers and grills
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Plating dishes
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Operational improvement
  • Planning and coordination
  • Relationship development
  • Team building
  • Organization
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Problem resolution
  • Stocking ingredients
  • Stocking supplies
  • Food storage
Experience
06/1990 to Current
Fry Cook Benchmark Hospitality Gainesville, FL,
  • Made adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific dietary concerns.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Cleaned fryers and grills through filtration and grill bricking to maintain pristine condition.
  • Created approximately 20-25 orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Restocked and rotated food products using the (FIFO) first-in, first-out method.
  • Checked temperatures for food items during cooking, holding and serving.
  • Sanitized all cutting boards and surfaces at beginning of shift and throughout the shift as necessary to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared approximately 60-100 meals per shift in a fine dining venue and 100-200 meals in a cafe venue using company recipes and techniques.
  • Adhered to food safety and HACCP regulations to prevent contamination of food.
  • Collaborated with all team members to promote consistent workflows and deliver food orders on time.
  • Monitored freshness and condition of prepared foods with time and temperature logs and by checking expiration dates.
  • Preparation of menu items including breakfast entrees in a cafe to sauté and broiler entrees in a fine dining venue.
  • Continuously restocked kitchen supplies and food items to properly prepare for food service to maximize productivity.
  • Restocked, clean, and sanitized station at end of shift to achieve smooth shift change.
  • Followed procedures to prevent cross-contamination of items for patrons with allergies and gluten intolerance
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Communicated with kitchen and wait staff to complete orders quickly.
  • Organized kitchen walk-in and freezer to enable all employees to easily find items.
  • Properly labeled and dated all food products to ensure proper rotation and sanitation.
  • Tracked product inventory, noting items requiring reorder.
  • Parcooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Wiped down counters with sanitizing spray to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses.
  • Labeled, dated and filled pans with chopped vegetables and prepared foods prior to shift.
04/1994 to 04/1996
Irrigation Technician Benchmark Hospitality Vail, CO,
  • Ensured proper installation of irrigation systems for residential and commercial customers.
  • Utilized active listening and effective interpersonal skills to cultivate customer relations.
  • Provided in-depth irrigation system demonstrations so that customers were aware of all features.
  • Operated auger and backhoe attachments while safely driving skid loader dozer. Designed systems to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Mixed materials and chemicals to use to fertilize and feed trees, floral, and grass landscapes.
  • Performed inspections and made repairs on valves, sprinkler heads, and supply line pipes of irrigation system.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including installations and repairs..
05/2000 to Current
Ranch Hand Fedex Romulus, MI,
  • Built stalls, bullpens, arenas for training and exercise
  • Monitored and maintained the property by mending fences, clearing deadfall and repairing hot wire.
  • This is a non paid position, but the results are the reward.
  • Maintained motorized equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Groomed horses before competitions at the local and regional level
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1990 to to
Associate of Arts: Culinary Arts
Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center - Las Vegas, NV
GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Fry Cook
  • Irrigation Technician
  • Ranch Hand

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts

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