Head Cook resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Line Cook / Grill Cook / Cook Prep
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
H: (555) 432-1000
C:
resumesample@example.com
Date of Birth:
India:
:
single:
Summary
Reliable Head Cook offering 10+ years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens.
Also Innovative Prep/ Line Cook/ Grill Cook with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes made with local ingredients. Creatively builds exciting meals to satisfy discerning customers.
Skills
Culinary Techniques
Dish Preparation
Kitchen Staff Management
Staff Supervision and Coordination
Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
Food Prep Planning
Special Events and Catering
BOH Operations
Team Leadership
Safe Food Handling
Experience
Head Cook, 09/2020 - 12/2021 Taher, Inc. – Dodge Center, MN,
Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
Filled specialized menu orders.
Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Tested new recipes and menu items, following taste-test evaluation and procedural criteria.
Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Line Cook, 03/2020 - 09/2021 Odawa Casino – Petoskey, MI,
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Grill Cook, 06/2017 - 08/2019 Jack In The Box, Inc. – Troy, MO,
Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
Garnished and arranged plated meals.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Received and stored food and supplies.
Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Any information uploaded, such as a resume, or input by the user is owned solely by the user, not LiveCareer. For further information, please visit our Terms of Use.