Alonzo Shooting Bear
Salem,OR
Summary
Dependable cook with experience in high-volume kitchen settings, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner items using standardized recipes and portion guidelines. Skilled in kitchen sanitation, stock rotation, and clear team communication. Known for maintaining quality, speed, and safe food handling during busy service periods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
cook 2
Dallas Retirement Village
Dallas, Oregon
09.2026 - Current
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner items for retirement village residents.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Checked food temperatures and held dishes safely during service.
- Plated meals with careful attention for senior residents.
- Followed the Dallas retirement dining menu and special diet instructions.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during the cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Monitored pantry supplies and reported needed kitchen items.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Cleaned kitchen surfaces, equipment, and cooking stations daily.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy while preparing identical dishes every day.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
cook
Compass Group USA
Mt Angel , OR
08.2022 - 08.2026
- Prepared Compass Group kitchen menu items following standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated grills, ovens, and steamers for daily meal production.
- Maintained food safety standards during prep, cooking, and storage activities.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Sanitized kitchen equipment and utensils to maintain hygiene standards.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, and utensils following sanitation procedures.
- Set up stations with tools, pans, and ingredients for efficient service.
- Set up workstations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Coordinated orders to efficiently expedite food service based on cook and delivery times.
- Supported team members during high-volume meal periods and special events.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Adjusted the seasonings of dishes during the cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Checked ingredient freshness and rotated stock for Compass Group service lines.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ordered supplies for the kitchen to maintain operational readiness.
- Communicated order changes and kitchen needs with chefs and service staff.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Trained and guided kitchen staff to enhance service quality and team performance.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
cook
Nanay's Bahi
Salem, Oregon
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Executed standardized recipes and portion guides, ensuring consistency in meal preparation.
- Operated grills, ovens, and steamers for daily meal production.
- Monitored food temperatures and sanitation standards for safe meal handling.
- Sanitized kitchen equipment daily, contributing to a safe cooking environment., surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Collaborated with teammates to prepare dishes efficiently in a fast-paced environment, supporting high customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Salem High
Salem, OR09-2004
Skills
- Recipe execution
- Portion control
- Food safety
- Temperature control
- Kitchen sanitation
- Sanitation practices
- Food safety management
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food storage
- Stock rotation
- Equipment operation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Frying
- Grilling
- Sauce making
- Recipe cooking
- Recipe modification
- Efficient meal preparation
- Supply ordering
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Team communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Client interaction
- Hospitality background
- Grilling
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
Timeline
cook 2
Dallas Retirement Village
09.2026 - Current
cook
Compass Group USA
08.2022 - 08.2026
cook
Nanay's Bahi
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
West Salem High