Motivated and hardworking Line Cook with 9 years of experience cooking delicious items quickly at fast food establishments. Expert at preparing various menu items using basic and advanced cooking methods. Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as requested.
Skills
Food presentation
Sauce preparation
Recipe creation
Cutting and slicing techniques
Food storage
Equipment cleaning and maintenance
Ingredient inspection
Foodservice sanitation
Active listener
Recipe preparation
Food preparation
Dish preparation
Cleaning and organization
Punctual and honest
Highly motivated
Equipment maintenance
Team-oriented
Contamination control
Multitasking
Effective prioritization
Experience
09/2014 to Current
Line CookRadisson Hotel Group – Minnetonka, MN,
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
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.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
01/2017 to 11/2017
LandscaperAmentum – Greenville, SC,
Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds to control weeds, insect infestation and maintain soil fertility.
Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
Attended seminars and workshops to learn about natural pest control products with zero chemicals.
Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
Leveraged hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
Assisted in scheduling weekly landscaping projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
Created plans and blueprints to design custom gardens and beds.
Dug irrigation trenches for play-area enclosures, gazebos and other small construction projects.
Planned and cultivated designer lawns and gardens to enhance backyard lawns.
Diagnosed plant-related problems and diseases and identified treatment to prevent further infestation.
Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
Consulted with vendors to secure proper planting materials and reduce waste.
Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
Swapped out plant containers and flowerbeds each spring, summer and fall.
Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
Prepared soil and gardens to plant with mulch and sod.
Deployed sprinkler systems to provide grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water to grow.
Developed large- and small-scale computerized site plans and landscape designs.
Applied weed and pest control chemicals to protect customer lawns.
Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds to simplify watering needs.
Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
Administered pesticides to mitigate and control pest damage.
Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
Hung lights, wreaths and garlands to prepare for winter holidays.
Determined causes of lawn and garden issues and recommended effective solutions.
02/2012 to 03/2014
Janitor Bunzl Distribution – Anaheim, CA,
Handled and stored hazardous chemicals safely to prevent injury or illness.
Responded to emergency cleaning requests to meet client expectations.
Wiped down various surfaces using approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
Used digital timekeeping system to document hours worked each day.
Assessed functionality of cleaning equipment and performed repairs when needed.
Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain appearance and remove scratches.
Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
Mopped and waxed floors, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms and removed trash to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
Maintained building interiors with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and documented items requiring reorder.
Maintained, sanitized and vacuumed dining area and washed kitchen floors prior to closing.
Organized custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
Raked leaves, cut and watered grass and picked up garbage to maintain grounds.
Operated carpet extractors and floor buffers while adhering to all corporate safety measures.
Notified management of structural issues and major repairs.
Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
Adhered to safety processes for manual and electric cleaning equipment to minimize risk.
Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
Used industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
Completed custodial rounds, including sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
Education and Training
Expected in
High School Diploma: Pima Community College - Tucson, AZ GPA:
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