Carol Staples
Moscow,TN
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Housekeeping Cleaner
Pinecrest Camp and Retreat
Moscow, Tn
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Prepared meals for campers and staff using fresh ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and storage areas.
- Assisted in menu planning based on dietary needs and preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service delivery.
- Handled food inventory, ensuring proper storage and rotation practices.
- Adhered to food safety standards while preparing and serving meals.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance cooking techniques and maintain quality standards.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- 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.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- 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.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control for consistent serving sizes and minimized food waste. using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Guided junior cooks on food preparation methods, improving overall kitchen efficiency.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Procured necessary kitchen supplies.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education
Associates Degree - Medical Coding
Minnesota School of Business
Brooklyn Center, MnSkills
- Customer service
- Food preparation techniques
Timeline
Cook/Housekeeping Cleaner
Pinecrest Camp and Retreat
04.2025 - 08.2026
Associates Degree - Medical Coding
Minnesota School of Business