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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Campbell Union School Disctrict
Campbell, CA
04 2023 - 05 2024
Cook large batches of entrees for all schools within the district.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Collaborated with the management team to develop new menu items based on customer feedback and preferences.
Continuously updated personal knowledge about ingredient trends, nutritional demands/preferences resulting in well-informed adjustments to recipes.
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Lead Cook
Compass Group USA (Bon Appetit @ Google)
Mountain View, CA
10.2018 - 03.2023
Delegate tasks to cooks.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies for maximum productivity.
Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to guarantee safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
Followed large quantity recipes accordingly for mass production on a daily basis.
Complete daily food, temp, and other required logs on a daily basis.
Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
Streamlined prep work by organizing kitchen stations effectively and training junior staff on best practices for efficient workflow.
Consistently met or exceeded health code standards by enforcing strict sanitation practices throughout the kitchen area.
Contributed to a positive workplace culture through proactive communication with team members at all levels of the organization.
Child Nutrition Assistant
Campbell Union School District
Campbell, CA
08.2017 - 10.2018
Packaged food items for mass production.
Followed proper food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines.
Food Service Worker 1
Santa Clara County
06.2004 - 03.2005
Supported a clean and organized working environment by maintaining cleanliness of utensils, equipment, and workstations.