Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Avery Smith

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
2021.09 - 2025.06
  • 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
2022.08 - 2023.08
  • 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
2019.01 - 2022.12
  • 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 -

Methacton High School , Eagleville, PA
2021.09 - Current

High School Diploma -

North Montco Technical Career Center, Lansdale, PA
2021.09 - Current

Skills

    Institutional and batch cooking

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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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