Friendly Prepared Foods Team Member skilled in food safety and observant of all sanitation guidelines and regulations. Dedicated employee helping promote sales through positive customer engagement and giving out food samples. Pursuing a position in an established organization where attentiveness and enthusiasm are highly sought.
Skills
Effective customer communication
Work area maintenance
Signage and pricing accuracy
Upselling
Experience
05/2016 to Current
Prepared Foods SupervisorWhole Foods Market – Topanga, CA,
Peeled, chopped and sliced produce for use in cold and cooked items.
Delivered exceptional service to meet customers' prepared foods needs.
Prepared products for retail sale by weighing and packaging specified amounts.
Cross-merchandised products with other departments to boost overall sales.
Observed key food safety procedures by checking proper storage and appropriate temperatures for cold and frozen items.
Removed food items from inventory and restocked refrigerated and frozen cases to maintain product availability.
Checked signage and pricing to verify accurate displays on counters and in cases.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
05/2011 to 06/2015
Cook SupervisorState Of North Carolina – Windsor, NC,
Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
04/2002 to 06/2013
Prep CookLive Nation Entertainment Inc – Perth Inner, WA,
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash.
Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Received and stored food and supplies.
Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1986 to to
High School Diploma: Vashon High School - St. Louis, GPA:
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