Ann Pulliam
Marlboro,New York
Summary
Efficient Food Production Worker with 30 years of experience quickly assembling food items to specification. Teamed with cooks to follow consistent, cost-effective and safe procedures for producing food. Performed set up and cleaning tasks quickly.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital
Newburgh, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Food Production Worker
Montefiore St. Luke's Hospital
Newburgh, NY
03.2008 - 05.2022
- Broke down, cleaned and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
- Adhered to company safety policies and procedures regarding proper food safety and sanitation.
- Inspected finished food products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Prepared and built food items according to standardized recipes and directions.
- Followed production list provided by supervisor.
Owner/Cook
Myself@ Annie's 40 Western
Marlboro, N.Y.
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
Prep Cook/Lunch and Evening Cook
Il Giardina Restaurant
Beacon, NY
04.1990 - 08.1997
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Marinated and pre-cooked various raw meats for appetizers and entrees.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Education
GED -
Skills
- Food Production
- Stocking and Inventorying
- Ingredients Prep
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Policies and Procedures Compliance
- Safe Food Handling
- Quality Control
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Flexible Schedule
- Workplace Safety
- Date Coders
Certification
- Food Handler, [Serv Safe] - 2020-2023 Certificate# 4466511
Timeline
Lead Cook - Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Food Production Worker - Montefiore St. Luke's Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2022
Owner/Cook - Myself@ Annie's 40 Western
01.2005 - 03.2008
Prep Cook/Lunch and Evening Cook - Il Giardina Restaurant
04.1990 - 08.1997
Beacon High School - GED,
- Food Handler, [Serv Safe] - 2020-2023 Certificate# 4466511
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