Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
I love working with people
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Carol Smith

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing 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.


Hard working

Dependable

On time

Team player

Neat and clean appearance

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Eagle Crest Villa
07.2003 - 03.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.

Education

High School Diploma -

Azle High School
Azle, TX
05.1989

Skills

  • Food Handlers Certification
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Safe Food Handling Procedures
  • Proper Food Temperature
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Food Rotation
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Reading Comprehension

I love working with people

I have always worked with the elderly, they have so much love to give. much respect


started out of high school working at Azle Manor Nursing Home, worked for them 8 yrs. worked my way up to cook from busing tables, dishwashing.

worked for Liberty Elementary in Azle 2 yrs in cafeteria


worked in a warehouse making boxes at Bana Box in Saginaw 8 yr

Eagle Crest Villa, Retirement and Assisted Living, 20 years


The residents were absolutely amazing. I've built an amazing bond with them and still keep in contact.




Timeline

Cook

Eagle Crest Villa
07.2003 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Azle High School
Carol Smith