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PREP COOK
Summary
Skills
Experience
Prep Cook|Punch Bowl Social - Milwaukee, WI|09/2019 - 10/2019
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
  • Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
  • Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Offered support to other stations in high-volume shifts or as needed.
  • Verified food was cooked properly by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
  • Organized and labeled stock of ingredients, keeping at appropriate temperatures.
  • Assisted with training and development of new talent.
  • Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Identified machine malfunctions, leading to cost-saving repairs.
  • Offered suggestions for improved training procedures, leading to an increase in employee retention.
  • Operated steam kettles to produce [Number]-gallons of [Type] soup each day.
Server|The Griffin - El Dorado, Arkansas|06/2017 - 09/2018
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Upsold customers and optimized table-turns, outperforming wait staff average sales by up to [Number]%.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Served average of [Number] patrons daily at [Type] restaurant with consistent recommendations for exceptional service.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
Server/Hostess/Bartender|Laredo Grill - El Dorado, Arkansas|01/2017 - 06/2017
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spotsand chips.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Added special garnishes and other finishing touches to improve visual impact of plates and contrast or add flavor to dishes.
  • Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Education and Training
Remington College||Jacksonville, FL|01/2011Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice
Remington College - Baton Rouge||Baton Rouge, LA|01/2011Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Punch Bowl Social
  • The Griffin
  • Laredo Grill

School Attended

  • Remington College
  • Remington College - Baton Rouge

Job Titles Held:

  • Prep Cook
  • Server
  • Server/Hostess/Bartender

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science : Criminal Justice
    Associate of Applied Science : Criminal Justice

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