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Benjamin Swendsen

Charlottesville,VA

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

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Sunrise Senior Living
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • 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.

Cook

Omni Hotels & Resorts
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.

Banquet Cook

Wintergreen Resort
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Cook

Church Hill Village
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton
Shelton, CT
09.2020

High School Diploma -

Seymour High School
Seymour, CT
07.2013

Skills

  • Fine Dining
  • Surface Cleaning
  • Ingredients Measuring
  • Food Handling
  • Extensive Catering Background
  • Strong Attention to Safe Food Handling Procedures
  • Plating and Presentation
  • Contamination Prevention

Timeline

Cook

Sunrise Senior Living
04.2023 - 10.2023

Cook

Omni Hotels & Resorts
03.2022 - 03.2023

Banquet Cook

Wintergreen Resort
07.2021 - 02.2022

Cook

Church Hill Village
11.2020 - 07.2021

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton

High School Diploma -

Seymour High School

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