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PREP COOK
Summary
Skills
Experience
Prep Cook|Carlton Senior Living - El Macero , CA|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|Senior Commons At Powder Mill - York , PA|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 - City , STATE|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 spots and 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||City, State|01/2011Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice
Remington College - Baton Rouge||City, State|01/2011Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice
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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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