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KITCHEN HELPER
Summary

Diligent cook with experience keeping dishes and utensils clean and organized for customer use. Expert at maximizing safety and team efficiency by applying hard work and attention to detail. Well-organized and focused with good time management and multitasking abilities. Motivated self with experience coordinating supplies, cleaning surfaces and removing debris to support restaurant operations. Cross-trained in cafe and motel roles to provide coverage to team members and meet expected demands. Conversational skills in English. Hardworking and reliable cook with strong ability in preparing and preforming job duties. Offering customer services and hospitality. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Skills
  • Food assembly
  • Safe food handling
  • Quality control
  • Plating and presentation
  • Health code requirements
  • Equipment operation
  • High efficiency
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Kitchen station support
  • Hazardous chemical handling
  • Time management
  • Sanitizing protocols
  • Supervision
  • Business operations
  • Invoice generation
  • Team management
  • Operational improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Team building
  • Customer service
Experience
Company Name | City, StateKitchen Helper09/2019 - Current
  • Replenished stations throughout restaurant, including cupboards, serving areas and salad bars to meet employee and customer demands.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
  • Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
  • Backed up employees and helped the team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
  • Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment through the conveyer belt.
  • Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers to help food preparation staff stay focused on customer orders.
  • Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
  • Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
  • Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in three compartment sink.
  • Completed all assigned prep work ranging from cleaning vegetables to chopping and slicing .
Company Name | City, StateOvernight Stocker02/2018 - 10/2018
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
  • Updated signage to reflect current prices and help promote target merchandise.
  • Verified invoices against delivered merchandise to check shipment accuracy.
  • Reviewed current planograms and end cap placements to properly merchandise items.
  • Assessed floor displays to determine which merchandise required restocking.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Prepared products for sales floor by adding tags and readying pallets or restocking.
  • Used the stores program to locate merchandise in inventory for shelf restocking.
  • Removed outdated and overripe items from stock to eliminate health risks.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks or vans nightly to maintain store's inventory.
Company Name | City, StateCook11/2015 - 02/2018
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Created approximately 50 orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Placed frequently used food such as left over foods and fresh fruits in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Performed work station prep, including wash and sanitize prior to shift start.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Company Name | City, StateCo Owner/Cafe Worker and Motel 11/2008 - 09/2011
  • Protected staff and customers from infection by cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
  • Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
  • Answered customer phone calls to provide speedy and accurate information about store operations, products, promotions and orders.
  • Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
  • Made sure guests were satisfied with meals, taking swift action to correct problems.
  • Prepared bills for customers with accuracy and speed, handling payments rapidly to enable increased table turns.
  • Answered questions about menus, giving guests list of items included in dishes when asked.
  • Assisted cook with prep work including cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
  • Operated industrial dishwasher, washing glassware and small items by hand .
  • Rang up orders on cash register efficiently, processing cash, credit card and personal check payments.
  • Delivered orders to kitchen, picked up and checked for accuracy and correct temperature before serving to customers.
  • Developed menu items to help keep profits up and prices affordable for customers by balancing high and low food costs.
  • Took inventory of supplies and equipment, placing requisitions for purchases to maintain stock levels.
  • Memorized official and off-menu preparations to serve all customer beverage desires.
  • Restocked counter and customer areas to maintain adequate items levels for expected needs.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Performed minor maintenance and repairs on ice machines, buffet equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
  • Protected customers by regularly cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
  • Educated customers on beverage menu items and provided samples of daily brews.
  • Enthusiastically engaged customers during busy periods to keep mood light and fun.
Education and Training
Faith High School | CityHigh School Diploma05/1979
Presentation College | City, StateNursing

Completed one year and three months of two year associates degree left when mother became terminally ill.

Certifications
  • ServSafe certified 03/22/2016 to 03/22/2021
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Faith High School
  • Presentation College

Job Titles Held:

  • Kitchen Helper
  • Overnight Stocker
  • Cook
  • Co Owner/Cafe Worker and Motel

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Nursing

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