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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Reliable Head Cook offering 16 years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens.

Talented cook implements current systems and strategies in grilling, roasting, and broiling of meat and vegetables. Knowledgeable in safe cooking of cuisine.

Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service, directing operations and achieving culinary excellence. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service. Accomplished cook with 16-year proven ability to drive sales growth, reduce costs and build business relations.

Devoted line cook ensures excellent products by completing meal preparation. Plays a vital role as a dedicated team member.

Goal-focused cook well-versed in grill and fry station restaurant settings. Driven to go above and beyond to satisfy customers, improve operations and support team members. Maximize table turnover to take advantage of every sales opportunity without sacrificing service.

Enthusiastic Team Crew Associate willing to take on any job in support of restaurant operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Able to prepare food with safety and quality standards in mind. Physically fit and energetic with a flexible schedule and adaptable mentality.

Skills
  • Culinary techniques
  • Kitchen staff management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing methods
  • Budgeting
  • Safety and health guidelines
  • Meal preparation
  • Dish preparation
  • Grilling and deep frying skills
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Kitchen equipment and tools
  • Pantry restocking
  • Cleaning and sanitation
Experience
Line Cook, 10/2019 - 02/2020
The Del Monte Lodge Webster, NY,
  • Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
  • Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
Line Cook, 08/2018 - 09/2019
The Del Monte Lodge Orange, OH,
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • 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.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
  • Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Line Cook, 03/2017 - 08/2018
The Del Monte Lodge Rochester, NY,
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
  • Placed frequently used food such as raw meat and beef in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including onion rings, an blanched french fries and .
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
  • Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
Head Cook, 06/2004 - 12/2017
Help Usa Philadelphia, PA,
  • Made sure the kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom were kept clean at all times.
  • Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
  • Sanitized all counters and utensils used for the preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
  • Maintained and cleaned all kitchen appliances, including grill, stove and oven.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Followed the "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item and ensured those that were outdated were tossed.
  • Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2004
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OvesilesMiami Northwestern Sr High - Miami Florida,
GPA:

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