Hardworking chef bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager/Lead Line Cook
Rio Vista Post Acute
Peoria, Arizona
04.2024 - Current
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage, and service.
Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Wrapped, dated, and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Operated ovens, fryers, and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunctions.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes, and combining and cooking ingredients.
Replenished food items from inventory, and rotated ingredients.
Managed inventory levels to maintain necessary supplies for patient care.
Assisted in training new employees on company policies and procedures.
Cook
Cadence Academy Preschool
Peoria, AZ
06.2020 - 10.2023
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Stand Manager
Culinarycraft
Peoria, Az
08.2017 - 01.2021
Maintained optimal protections for guests by enforcing strong cleaning and sanitation policies.
Boosted team performance by improving training and sales strategies.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Cook
Peoria unified School District
Peoria, Az
08.2016 - 01.2021
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, CA
05.2007
Restaurant Management Certification - Culinary Arts
University of Antelope Valley
01.2012
Skills
Customer Service
Operations Management
High Volume Production Capability
Grilling
Food Handling
Focused and Disciplined
Cleaning and Organization
Food Presentation
Surface Cleaning
Sanitation
Recipe-Based Cooking
Order Verification
Dish Preparation
Positive and Professional
Food Handler Certification
ServSafe Certified
Ingredient Inspection
References
References Available Upon request
Timeline
Assistant Manager/Lead Line Cook
Rio Vista Post Acute
04.2024 - Current
Cook
Cadence Academy Preschool
06.2020 - 10.2023
Stand Manager
Culinarycraft
08.2017 - 01.2021
Cook
Peoria unified School District
08.2016 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Restaurant Management Certification - Culinary Arts
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