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PREP COOK
Summary
Skills
Experience
09/2019 to 03/2020
Prep CookCenters For Specialty Care Group － Fort Edward , NY
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
- Assisted with dining room tasks by removing soiled dishes during meal service and returning to kitchen for washing.
- Executed proper techniques to prepare menu item ingredients.
- Contributed to [Number]% satisfaction rating as shown on [Brand] social media app.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Offered support to other stations in high-volume shifts or as needed.
- Completed more than [Number] orders each shift with focus on quality and efficiency.
- Prepped vegetables and [Type] ingredients by washing, chopping, [Action] and dicing.
- Marinated and pre-cooked [Type] and [Type] meats for appetizers and entrees to prepare for meal service.
- Verified food was cooked properly by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
- Improved overall kitchen efficiency through [Action], leading to [Result].
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
- Assisted with training and development of new talent.
- Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
- Identified machine malfunctions, leading to cost-saving repairs.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients, keeping at appropriate temperatures.
- Sliced and [Action] meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items such as [Type] and [Type].
- Operated steam kettles to produce [Number]-gallons of [Type] soup each day.
- Maintained quality and freshness of food by rotating stock [Number] times per [Timeframe].
- Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
02/2018 to 09/2019
Line CookInn At Perry Cabin － Saint Michaels , MD
- Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Delivered soiled dishes and pots and pans to washing areas and assisted in cleaning and drying all items.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
- Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
- Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
- Mentored and trained [Number][Job title]s through [Action] and [Action], improving overall quality and performance.
- Supervised staff of [Number], providing direction in preparing specialty items, including [Type] and [Type] food.
- Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Developed process that accurately tracked food costs more efficiently, saving $[Amount] in food waste per [Timeframe].
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
- Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
05/2015 to 11/2018
Line CookInn At Perry Cabin － Saint Michael's , MD
Education and Training
Associate of Arts: AdvSan Antonio College － City, State
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts And SciencesSan Antonio College － City, State
11/1991
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts and SciencesSan Antonio College － City, State
Associate of Arts: Liberal Art's San Antonio College － City, State
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School Attended
- San Antonio College
Job Titles Held:
- Prep Cook
- Line Cook
Degrees
- Associate of Arts : Adv
Associate of Arts : Liberal Arts And Sciences
Associate of Arts : Liberal Arts and Sciences
Associate of Arts : Liberal Art's
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