Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Tammy Elkins

Willis ,MI

Summary

Dynamic Food Service Prep Cook with a proven track record at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital, excelling in food waste reduction and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Skilled in safe food handling and customer service, I effectively contributed to team efficiency and enhanced meal preparation quality through attention to detail and proactive communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Prep Cook

Continental Food Services
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Food Service Prep Cook

Charwell Food Service
01.2022 - 05.2024

Cut peel and chop up fresh fruit and vegetables. For salads and sandwiches. Prepared fresh homemade pizza and baked. Watched and guarded the school store to make sure children weren’t stealing anything. Took inventory and stocked shelves. Dated labeled and marked food for freshness.

Food Service Representative

Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
05.2011 - 04.2020
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.

Education

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

John Glenn High School, Westland, MI
06.1992

Culinary Arts

William D Ford Votech Center, Westland, MI
06.1992

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Menu memorization
  • Measurements and weights
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Portion control
  • Food waste reduction

Timeline

Food Service Prep Cook - Continental Food Services
06.2024 - 12.2024
Food Service Prep Cook - Charwell Food Service
01.2022 - 05.2024
Food Service Representative - Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
05.2011 - 04.2020
John Glenn High School - High School Diploma, Culinary Arts
William D Ford Votech Center - , Culinary Arts
Tammy Elkins