Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in staying highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Committed to providing friendly service and delicious products to keep customers coming back. Adept at working grill, line and pantry.
Strong communication and multi-tasking skills. Experienced cook with 20 years in cooking and preparing customers' orders with upbeat attitude.
Expert at grilling, frying and assembling menu items and seasonal items from memory, using exact amounts to conserve ingredients. Work well under pressure and always willing to help teammates and customers; as well as cross training new employees.
Committed to solving problems effectively, managing inventory and by working hand-in-hand with managers.
Team-player with clear communication skills and willingness to help other employees.
Arrive to work early to prepare for shift and relieve other coworkers on time.
Expert at preparing various menu items using various cooking methods. Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as requested. Precise and proficient in cooking exact number of items ordered by each customer while working simultaneously on several different orders.
Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Skilled at following recipes and food presentation specifications and assisting in serving lines. In-dept kitchen equipment operations expertise.
Extremely motivated to do my best and be a team player and help others when needed even if Im working on my own order and stations.
Always gives a 110% no matter what Im working on. As well as being proactive without being asked or told to do something.
I am also a very quick learner and how I have received Employee of the month and work from entry level and start from Dishwasher to lead Line cook or assistant manger when they were not available or on vacation and did all their jobs as well as mine.
Team-oriented Prep Cook with [Number] years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.
Skills
Familiar with KDHE Regulations governing food services
Able to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors and co-workers
Able to stand for long periods, do heavy lifting and work in hot and cold environments
Kitchen organization
Spoilage prevention
Food processing
Plating and presentation
Food assembly
Ingredient preparation
Quality control
Safe food handling
Foodservice sanitation
Food storage
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Cutting and slicing techniques
Sauce preparation
Recipe preparation
Cleaning and organization
Contamination control
Punctual and honest
Highly motivated
Food presentation
Active listener
Dish preparation
Food preparation
Team-oriented
Effective prioritization
When I use to live in New York I had several jobs; that was warehouse work
Forklifts
Pallet jacks
Warehouse operations
Able to lift and carry 75lbs-100lbs lbs.
Stockroom procedures
Conflict resolution
Communication
Organizational skills
Education and Training
Shenendehowa High SchoolClifton Park, NYExpected in – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Experience
Chumash Casino - Lead Line Cook Santa Ynez, CA, 03/2019 - Current
Starting position was dishwasher; then was cross trained to cook on all stations.
Open and closed kitchen.
Would prep the food and cook to order; as well as cooking food to have to prepare later.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Improved employee performance after constructive suggestions and encouragement from management.
Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
Chumash Casino - Lead Line Cook Santa Ynez, CA, 11/2019 - 04/2020
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Carlos O' Kelly's - Dishwasher- Line Cook- Prep Cook City, STATE, 08/2017 - 01/2019
Starting position was dishwasher; then was cross trained to cook on all stations.
Open and closed kitchen.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Supervised cooks and kitchen staff, providing direction in preparing specialty items and ethnic cuisine.
Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Created nutritious, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
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