Resident Server/Cook Resume Example

• Maximized kitchen speed and efficiency by preparing salads, desserts and meats for cook.
• Assisted head chef by preparing all cooking ingredients for over 100 nightly dishes.
• Cleaned aide work area to maximize kitchen efficiency and cleanliness.
• Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
• Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
• Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
• Safely operated kitchen equipment including industrial size mixers and [Type] tools.
• Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
• Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
• Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
• Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
• Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
• Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
• Prepared more than 100 dishes

per day in fast-paced rehab environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.

• Decorated cakes, cupcakes, tarts and pastries and skillfully handled special order items.
• Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
• Created approximately [Number] orders simultaneously during busy periods.
• Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
• Interacted effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
• Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
• Placed frequently used food such as [Type] and [Type] in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
• Instructed [Job title]s in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
• Created exceptional menu items executed with precision to regularly garner diner praise.
• Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.
• Prepared and plated [Number]+ dishes per shift for busy $[Amount] annual revenue restaurant.
• Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
• Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
• Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
• Prepared more than [Number] dishes per day in fast-paced [Type] environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.