While I was working at sac n Fox casino I have went from washing dishes for a year and a half to bumping up to cook. After being in the the cook position and learning buffet and line cook experience I got offered the lead cook position because of the experience I gained, so I'm pretty familiar with working in the restaurant environment.
Skills
Food processing
Employee supervision
Kitchen organization
Spoilage prevention
Experience
Lead Cook, 02/2018 to 04/2020 Wyndham Worldwide – Arlington, TX,
Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines, including kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Observed and tested food to determine whether food was cooked sufficiently and according to recipes.
Double-checked plated meals for any last minute changes before sending to dining room.
Filled specialized menu orders.
Implemented food quality specifications through menu planning, plate presentation and quality checks.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
Assisted Sous Chef with training and development of culinary staff.
Analyzed forecast sheets and production plans to prepare ingredients for daily menu.
Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Directed [Number] cooks and food service workers in daily routines, including [Action] and [Action] to operate [Number]-seat [Type] restaurant.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Cook, 02/2018 to 02/2018 Edgewater Beach Resort Management, Inc. – Panama City Beach, FL,
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
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.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Coordinated average of [Number] to [Number] daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
Dishwasher, 04/2017 to 02/2018 Odorzx Inc. – Newport Beach, CA,
Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen and food service skills.
Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
Education and Training
GED: , Expected in 04/2012 Highland Community College Technical Center - Atchison, KS GPA:
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