Brittany Rogers
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Instawork Temp Agency (Advantage Workforce LLC)
04.2019 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Reduced customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
Lead Catering Cook
PeopleReady Temp Agency (Beverly Hills Office)
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Communicate with the management to maintain the level of food quality that is expected.
- Offered tasty options for people following vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-sensitive diets.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Lead Line Cook
Crews For CA (LAX Airport)
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
Lead Prep Cook
Hard Rock Cafe (Hollywood & Highland Blvd.)
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Responsible for closing out the evening shift if management requested more prep work.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
Line Cook
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (Unversal CityWalk)
01.2015 - 04.2015
- 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.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Line Cook
Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria - (Disneyland)
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Education
Paralegal Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
Westwood, CA11.2013
Prometric Food Manager Certification - Food Services Management
The Village Kitchen Culinary Program
Los Angeles, CA08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2012
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Team Coordination
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Professional Attitude
- Line Management
- Active Listener
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Portion Management
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Instawork Temp Agency (Advantage Workforce LLC)
04.2019 - Current
Lead Catering Cook
PeopleReady Temp Agency (Beverly Hills Office)
03.2018 - 02.2020
Lead Line Cook
Crews For CA (LAX Airport)
06.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Prep Cook
Hard Rock Cafe (Hollywood & Highland Blvd.)
04.2015 - 06.2016
Line Cook
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill (Unversal CityWalk)
01.2015 - 04.2015
Line Cook
Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria - (Disneyland)
08.2014 - 02.2015
Paralegal Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
Prometric Food Manager Certification - Food Services Management
The Village Kitchen Culinary Program
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University - Dominguez Hills
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