Andrea Kelley
Tucson,Az
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
White Stallion
Tucson, AZ
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
Line Cook 2
WESTIN LA PALOMA
Tucson, AZ
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Education
Flowing Wells High School
05-1988
Skills
- Canning
- Herbalism
- Gardening
- Time Management
- Food presentation
- Food handling
- Quality assurance and control
- Recipe-based cooking
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Recipe Development
- Sanitation Practices
- Focused and disciplined
- Food Preparation
Timeline
Cook
White Stallion
10.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook 2
WESTIN LA PALOMA
09.2019 - 08.2023
Flowing Wells High School
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