Ashley Johnson
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Energetic culinary professional with flair for creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Dynamic leader in fast-paced restaurant settings with natural skill for customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Instawork
Las Vegas, NV
03.2021 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- 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.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
Bakery Associate
Qwick
Phoenix, AZ
02.2021 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Provided superior customer service to promote guest satisfaction, brand loyalty and consistent revenue.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Assisted bakers with procuring necessary ingredients from inventory area during high-volume periods with demanding order levels.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
Prep Cook
Qwick
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared average of 15 menu items per shift.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockford Guilford High School
Rockford, IL05.2016
Skills
- New Recipe Creation
- Ingredient Selection
- Mixing Dishes
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Cooking and Baking
- Collaborative Relationships
- Proper Food Storage
- Timely Food Delivery
- Dish Preparation
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Menu Planning
- Guest Satisfaction
- Chef Assistance
Timeline
Cook
Instawork
03.2021 - Current
Bakery Associate
Qwick
02.2021 - 02.2022
Prep Cook
Qwick
01.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Rockford Guilford High School
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