Amber Hinton
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Experienced in food preparation and service within a school cafeteria environment, demonstrating proficiency in meal presentation and adherence to health compliance standards. Responsibilities included greeting students and staff, preparing and serving meals according to established recipes, and monitoring food safety through temperature control,and proper storage practices. Keep the daily projection record clean and accurately filled out. Successfully resolved parents and students inquiries and complaints while maintaining a professional demeanor, contributing to a positive school experience. Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure efficient meal service and uphold hygiene standards throughout the cafeteria.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Baker
Iron County School District
Cedar City, Utah
01.2016 - Current
- Greeted students, staff and visitors in the cafeteria.
- Answered inquiries from parents regarding nutritional information about school meals.
- Prepared and served lunch meals according to menu plans and recipes.
- Ensured compliance with health standards by monitoring temperature of food storage areas.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining a friendly attitude towards patrons.
- Supervised student helpers during meal service periods.
- Monitored expiration dates on food products stored in the cafeteria.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Adhered to safe and proper storage guidelines for incoming supplies.
- Organized and prepared ingredients for batch cooking.
- Upheld correct procedures for preparing foods and storing leftovers.
- Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
- Utilized safe and efficient methods for operating equipment.
- Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
- Maintained tools, equipment and surfaces in clean, neat and working order.
- Followed recipes and presentation specifications as set by child nutrition management.
- Monitored and recorded food temperatures to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations.
- Recorded temperatures of food and refrigeration units to comply with health code regulations.
- Adhered to dietary restrictions and allergies when preparing and serving meals.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in food preparation and serving areas.
- Implemented food safety procedures, including proper storage and handling of ingredients.
- Conducted regular cleaning and maintenance of cafeteria equipment.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash to provide a clean cafeteria.
- Worked in close collaboration with coworkers to ensure students received a quality meal.
- Servsafe certified
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High
Sandy, UT06-1998
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Cash handling
- Meal presentation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Health compliance
- Hygiene standards
- Ingredients measuring
- Cooking
- Contamination prevention
- Attention to detail
- Creative plating
- Supply restocking
- Focused and disciplined
- Problem-solving
- Dietary restriction support
- Multitasking and organization
- Temperature control
- Cleaning and organization
- Head Cook/Baker
- Certified in servsafe
Timeline
Cook/Baker
Iron County School District
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High