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April Sanders

Hemet,CA

Summary

Proven Cook with a track record of enhancing kitchen operations and food quality at Sevitar through expert multitasking and strong attention to detail. Skilled in efficient food preparation and maintaining cleanliness, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, significantly improving service delivery and kitchen efficiency.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook

Cahuilla Casino
05.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
  • Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.

Cook

Sevitar
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.

Education

Nutrition

Mesa College
San Diego, CA
09.2000

Certificate - Culinary

Century Business College
San Diego, CA
03.1989

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer Service
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Cleanliness
  • Quick-learning
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Inventory Stocking
  • Food Storage
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Knife Skills
  • Stock Rotation
  • Cutting techniques
  • Food quality control
  • Kitchen Operations

Timeline

Prep Cook

Cahuilla Casino
05.2024 - Current

Cook

Sevitar
06.2022 - 06.2024

Nutrition

Mesa College

Certificate - Culinary

Century Business College

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