Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
I take pride in my work, and really enjoy being in the kitchen!
Skills
Stocking and replenishing
Food preparation and safety
Recipes
Efficient multitasking
Time management
Food inspection
Food spoilage prevention
Quick-learning
Ambitious
Kitchen organization
Dependable and reliable
Ingredient preparation
Work History
06/2019 to Current
Prep CookBoy Scouts Of America - Orange County Council – Orange, CA,
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
Prepared average of 15 menu items per shift. On the days we have specials I prepare those items as well, another 5 items.
Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
03/2018 to 04/2019
Line CookFs Food Group – Charlotte, NC,
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Prepared average of 45+ orders each shift.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
Adjusted meal portions based on costs, availability and planned recipes to optimize restaurant revenue.
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for business.
Assisted customers in placing special orders for large-scale events such as weddings and birthday parties.
02/2015 to 05/2017
Lab TechnicianVeolia – Denver, CO,
Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
08/2014 to 05/2017
Machine Operator PackerHearthside Foods Solutions – City, STATE,
Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters and sealing tools.
Resolved problems of missing merchandise, delivery cancellations, and incomplete deliveries.
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.
Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies using microsoft.
Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
Regulated machine flow, speed, and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.
Sealed products by applying appropriate fastenings and ties and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage.
Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.
Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
Education
Expected in 05/2011 to to
High School Diploma: Patrick Henry High School - Hamler, OH, GPA:
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