Disciplined food service professional offering well-balanced skill set demonstrated through 14 years of service in food service roles.
Skills
Menu item presentation
Cleaning and organization
Dish preparation
Kitchen equipment expertise
Food preparation
Food handling and sanitation
Resourceful
Inventory replenishment
Kitchen task management
Hard-working
Conflict mediation
Food storage
Efficient
Team-oriented
Contamination control
Experience
08/2019 to 04/2020
Grill CookNouria Energy – Island, MA,
Cooked all food to order ensuring adherence to company quality standards.
Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
Supported other kitchen team members when needed.
Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall efficiency.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of all line workstations.
Safely operated ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment to minimize accidents.
Collaborated with kitchen team to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Set up work stations prior to restaurant opening to improve speed during busy periods.
Communicated with wait staff regarding special requests, including food allergies and preparation techniques.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.
11/2016 to 06/2019
Food Service WorkerNana Regional Corporation – Panama City, FL,
Washed, peeled, cut and measured recipe ingredients.
Verified compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
Monitored inventory and promptly reported food items requiring reorder.
Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
Completed prepping, cleaning and other kitchen duties to support cooks.
Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect food from spoilage.
08/2015 to 11/2016
Food and Beverage ManagerConcord Hospitality – Newark, OH,
Oversaw food and beverage operations, delivered day-to-day consistency and set and maintained highest food quality and service standards.
Prepared daily orders and managed inventory with appropriate levels of product.
Resolved guest questions, concerns and problems and referred complex issues to management team.
Adhered to all federal, state and local sanitary, safety and health standards to minimize cross-contamination.
Created positive culture to drive employee engagement and satisfaction.
Conducted and coordinated on-the-job training for associates to optimize performance.
Maintained operations in full compliance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements to prevent incidents of overserving or underage drinking.
Enforced staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.
Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
02/2013 to 06/2015
Food Service WorkerNana Regional Corporation – Reston, VA,
Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to monitor quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
Verified compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
Plated meals in appealing arrangement and placed in designated areas to deliver to patrons.
Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests.
Resolved customer concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor.
Checked and recorded temperatures of refrigerator and freezer daily to verify proper working conditions.
Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
Upheld food safety standards at all times.
Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
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