Amber Box
Caliente
Summary
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. Dependable Cook 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Lincoln County Human Services
10.2022 - Current
Assisted in managing grants for transportation services. Supported a team of 11 employees in daily operations. Coordinated transportation for over 4 senior centers.
Cook
Lincoln County Nutrition
Caliente, Nevada
06.2015 - Current
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying food.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Panaca05-2000
Skills
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food plating and presentation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Order delivery practices
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food preparation and safety
Accomplishments
I work at a senior center here in Caliente Nevada i serve up to 150 lunches per day. Everything is cooked in the Caliente center. We do home bound meals for all 4 towns. Also send prepared food to the other 3 towns to be served at there own centers.
I do have my serve safe certificate
I took the class for part of my job requirement. I learned a lot about safe food handling, care of food, temp checks. To keep the people safe from becoming sick from food mishandling and lack of knowledge for food safety.
Timeline
Director
Lincoln County Human Services
10.2022 - Current
Cook
Lincoln County Nutrition
06.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School