Detail oriented Cook with expertise in food preparation, staff training, inventory management, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high quality meal service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Aladdin Food Services & Aramark - St.Joseph Villa
Reading, Pennsylvania
12.2023 - 10.2025
Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure that staff had delegated responsibilities, and educated on food safety.
Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Responsible for breakfast and lunch, working aside one prep-cook, cooking for 60-90 customers.
Designed menus according to customer needs.
Assisted in inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
Meat Cutter
Leiningers Quality Meats
Reading, Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 10.2023
Cut meat efficiently by breaking down sub-primals into retail cuts. Responsible for ground products: beef, pork, and veal.
Operate safely and clean band saw, slicer, and grinder.
Operate smoke house for sausage, hams, jerky, femur and neck bones .
Assist in inventory management, ordering, and stock rotation.
Interact and educate customers about different cuts of meat, including cooking methods, times and internal temperatures.
Food Preparation Worker
Redners Fresh Market
Reading, Pennsylvania
10.2018 - 10.2021
Prepared ready to eat pre-packaged meals for customer displays.
Presented tasteful and attractive hot bar for customers.
Handled rotisserie, grill, smoker, fryer, and cold foods such as salads and sandwiches. And assist with catering orders.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation stations, including educating co-workers on food safety.
Assisted in inventory management of food items and kitchen supplies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Film And Video Production
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
BCTC Certificate - Film and Video Production
Berks Career & Technology Center
Reading, PA
06-2011
High School Diploma -
Antietam High School
Reading, PA
06-2011
Skills
Menu design and recipes
Food plating and presentation
Food preparation oversight
Meal service coordination
High volume dining
Quality assurance
Inventory management
Staff training
Sanitizing and Food safety
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Aladdin Food Services & Aramark - St.Joseph Villa
12.2023 - 10.2025
Meat Cutter
Leiningers Quality Meats
10.2021 - 10.2023
Food Preparation Worker
Redners Fresh Market
10.2018 - 10.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Film And Video Production