Allan Thomas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
King Landing
Linsted, St. Catherine Jamaica
07.2018 - 02.2023
- Assisted in prepping ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as food items, utensils, and equipment.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware between tasks.
- Heated prepared foods in ovens or on grills according to recipes or instructions.
- Carried out basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
- Observed and tested foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Kept records of the quantities of food used.
- Maintained inventory of stock and placed orders when there is a shortage of supplies.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling food and beverages.
- Prepared simple dishes like salads, sandwiches, as per instructions from the cook.
- Ensured that kitchen was kept clean at all times by sweeping floors, washing surfaces.
- Sliced meats and other ingredients according to recipe specifications using knives or machines.
- Took temperature of cooked foods to verify they were cooked thoroughly before serving them.
- Checked the quality of raw materials prior to use in order to ensure freshness of products used.
- Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
- Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
- Washed preparation utensils, tools and machinery by hand or industrial dishwasher.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
Education
High School Diploma -
McGrath
Linstead St. Catherine Jamaica06-2012
Skills
- Quality Control
- Recipe Adherence
- Supply Management
- Ingredient Preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
King Landing
07.2018 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
McGrath