Hardworking Chef skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff. Solid background in food service field, with 7 years of experience.
Skills
Quality inspection professional
Food assembly
Chef assistance
Plating and presentation
Kitchen equipment expertise
Ingredient preparation
Kitchen station organization
Inventory monitoring
Cooking procedures
Menu item familiarity
Flexible schedule
Excellent cook
Professional demeanor
Problem solving
Nutritional knowledge
Strong team member
Manual dexterity
Accurate cash handling
Point of Sale (POS) system operations
Meat preparation
Education and Training
Bradford SchoolColumbus, OHExpected in 2016 ā āAssociate of Applied Science:Culinary Arts - GPA:
Certifications
SafeServ certification: Food Handling
Food handlers card
Experience
Lutheran Social Service Of Minnesota - Senior Cook Austin, MN, 02/2021 - Current
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines, including kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
Sunrise Senior Living - Line Cook West Bloomfield, MI, 07/2019 - 02/2020
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Houston Medical Center - Catering Associate Warner Robins, GA, 02/2016 - 06/2019
Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas
Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency
Washed and sanitized dishes after every use to protect customers
Adhered to company quality constraints and industry best practices to ensure guest satisfaction
Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts
Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks to promote store efficiency
Utilized kitchen equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols
Worked with food service team members to handle every customer need and build brand loyalty
Monitored and counted food stock and supplies to reorder on time
Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables
Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control
Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures
Gpm Investments - Sandwich Artist Amherst, VA, 10/2014 - 04/2016
Checked specifications to accurately weigh and mix ingredients
Trained new employees on proper use of all store equipment to prevent accidents
Stored food in designated containers and proper storage locations to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses
Organized food preparation stations and replenished supplies to maximize efficiency
Maximized time by restocking counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaning windows and emptying trash cans during slow periods
Maintained clean, well-organized and properly sanitized front counter area to greet customers
Prepared food items such as deli and hot sandwiches to meet customer specifications
Discussed menu options with customers and offered proactive suggestions to meet individual needs and drive sales
Delivered superior customer service focused on quality and meeting customer needs quickly and efficiently
Monitored dining area and quickly cleaned up spills, reset tables and removed trash to keep area presentable and ready for use
Completed efficient store opening and closing procedures each day to maintain preparedness for all customer needs
Assisted customers, including answering questions and preparing orders
Trained sandwich artists to apply attention to detail and commitment to quality
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations
Worked with food service team members to handle every customer need and build brand loyalty
Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport
Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher
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