Institutional and batch cooking
Avery Smith
Cook
Eagleville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Avery Smith, a talented, dependable, and energetic cook with passion for food, above the standard leadership qualities with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Room to still improve and amazing listening skills. Im a clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with and a expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.
Work History
Culinary Student
North Montco Technical Career Center
Lansdale, PA
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Read through recipes and set up ingredients for High class chefs.
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Digital Personal Shopper
Walmart
Eagleville, PA
Jun.2023 - Current
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Shannondell At Valley Forge
Audubon, Pennsylvania
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Assistant Baker
The Kupcake Bar
Eagleville, United States
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Stored, labeled and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Operated commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
- Developed recipes, implemented standardization processes and applied adjustments based on kitchen climate for new and current menu items.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma -
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
09.2021 - Current
Skills
Food spoilage prevention
Recipes and menu planning
Food plating and presentation
Operations management
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Order delivery practices
Leadership Skills
Exceptional Conmunication
Effective planner
Accomplishments
- Sp2, Osha, and Serv Safe training
- Almost 2 years of culinary training
- Catered local Charity Ball for dozens of prestigious guests, including local politicians and celebrities.
- Supervised team of 8-13 staff members.
- CPR Certified
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