Amphaivanh Meng Sam
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork. Hardworking cook bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Punctual cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Cook
Lesco Logistics
Smyrna, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Managed cashiering duties such as counting money at the end of shift.
- Implemented cost saving measures while still maintaining high quality standards.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Created weekly schedules for staff according to needs.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Ensured all food items were stored properly and labeled correctly.
- Checked temperature of cooked foods using thermometers.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on refrigeration units and freezers.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Cleaned pots, pans, utensils and other kitchen tools after use.
- Monitored food inventory levels and placed orders as necessary.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Project Manager
The Recon Group
Nashville, TN
10.2010 - 05.2024
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro, TN05-2021
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Sanitation
- Customer Service
- Order Verification
- Frying
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Food Handling
- Strong Butchery Skills
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Focused and Disciplined
- Cleaning and Organization
- Performance Improvement
- Operations Management
- High Volume Production Capability
Timeline
2nd Cook
Lesco Logistics
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
The Recon Group
10.2010 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
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