Arta Rushitaj
North Port,FL
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Courtyard By Marriott
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Bakery Worker
Publix
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
Assistant to the Head Chef
Hotel Euro
03.2011 - 07.2021
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shkolla E Mesme E Bashkuar Sheqeras
Korce, Albania06.1989
Skills
- Food Handling
- Grilling
- Food Presentation
- Frying
- Ingredients Measuring
- Supply Restocking
- Sanitation
- Cooking
Timeline
Cook
Courtyard By Marriott
09.2022 - 07.2023
Bakery Worker
Publix
02.2022 - 03.2022
Assistant to the Head Chef
Hotel Euro
03.2011 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Shkolla E Mesme E Bashkuar Sheqeras