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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.

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Line Cook

Front Range Barbeque
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2013 - 11.2016
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.

Baker/prep Cook/ Line Cook

Coquettes Bistro And Bakery
Manitou Springs, CO
05.2007 - 12.2012
  • Maintained clean, and hygienic kitchen, triple checking all incoming ingredients to.prevent cross contamination, as we where 100% gluten free
  • Regularly.worked,.clopens shifts ( close then open next day) as well as transitions breakfast to lunch and lunch to.dinner
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables ,spun crepes, prepared backup batters and proteins in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Prepared truck lists for syco and/or shamrock depending on quality and pricing
  • Preparing and decorating gluten free desserts and breads, filling special offers and shipment requests
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.

Cook

Benny's Bar & Cafe
Colorado City, CO
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Took food orders from cashiers and served my own tables except on weekends, in normally a one man kitchen
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.

Cook Shift Leader

South Side Johnny's
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2012 - 10.2016
  • Diligent kitchen inspections and observation to ensure quality, service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service area
  • Daily inspection and cleaning.of fridges,salamanders,and freezers to check and maintain proper temperatures
  • Careful sterilization of.utensils and close attention paid to ingredients in the preparation of food for our customers with allergies
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Education

Bachelors Degree In Social Work - Sociology, Pyschology, Statistics, Art History,

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2018

Skills

  • Providing Feedback,appreciation for constructive criticism
  • Workstation Maintenance
  • Portion Control and plating etiquette
  • Analytical Approach
  • Team player and self motivated

Timeline

Cook

Benny's Bar & Cafe
06.2016 - 12.2019

Kitchen Line Cook

Front Range Barbeque
03.2013 - 11.2016

Cook Shift Leader

South Side Johnny's
07.2012 - 10.2016

Baker/prep Cook/ Line Cook

Coquettes Bistro And Bakery
05.2007 - 12.2012

Bachelors Degree In Social Work - Sociology, Pyschology, Statistics, Art History,

Pikes Peak Community College

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