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Bonnolyn Durden

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Hi Five Ramen, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality dish presentation and effective multitasking. Skilled in sanitation practices and food waste reduction, ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Hi Five Ramen
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Cook

Coopers Hawk
04.2019 - 08.2022
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.

Line Cook

P. F. Chang's
02.2017 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Manager

Walmart
01.2010 - 12.2021
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Education

Culinary Arts

Lumberton High School
Lumberton, MS

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Sanitation practices
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food waste reduction
  • Performance improvement

Certification

Food Handlers certificate


Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Cook

Hi Five Ramen
06.2022 - Current

Cook

Coopers Hawk
04.2019 - 08.2022

Line Cook

P. F. Chang's
02.2017 - 05.2022

Manager

Walmart
01.2010 - 12.2021

Culinary Arts

Lumberton High School

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