Carol Roscoe
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Experienced cook with strengths in food safety, recipe adherence, and station management. Skilled in temperature control, inventory rotation, and maintaining clean, efficient kitchen operations in fast-paced service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Feather and Fin restaurant
Norfolk, Virginia
06.1998 - 02.2026
- Operated grill, fryer, and sauté stations during busy service periods.
- Prepared seafood and poultry dishes following Feather and Fin restaurant recipes.
- Plated menu items with garnishes and coordinated timely food presentation.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and adjusted seasoning for consistent plate quality.
- Trained new cooks on prep methods and Feather and Fin standards.
- Sanitized work surfaces, utensils, and equipment following kitchen safety rules.
- Coordinated line cooks and communicated ticket priorities with wait staff.
- Checked ingredient freshness and rotated stock in Feather and Fin kitchen.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Organized food storage by wrapping and labeling items to maintain quality.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Suffolk, VA06-1982
Skills
- Food safety practices
- Kitchen safety standards
- Temperature control
- Recipe adherence
- Inventory rotation
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Grilling
- Kitchen operations
- Station management
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handler certification
- Problem solving
- Team communication
- Customer service
- Food handler certification
Timeline
Cook
Feather and Fin restaurant
06.1998 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School