Caroline Meltz
Pearl River,LA
Summary
Hard-working Line Cook bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Reliable Sales Associate with strengths in inventory management, training and customer service. Friendly, knowledgeable and hard-working team player. Proven success in satisfying sales objectives and securing repeat patronage.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Bistro Byronz Mandeville
Mandeville, Louisiana
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
COOK
Wholefoods
Mandeville, LA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator
LINE COOK
Chili's Bar and Grill
Slidell, LA
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush
SALES ASSOCIATE
Dollar General
Pear River, LA
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information
Education
High School -
Slidell High School
Slidell, LASkills
- Food storage
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Foodservice sanitation
- Cleaning and organization
- Active listener
- Team-oriented
- Punctual and honest
- Knife skills
- Dish preparation
- Focused and disciplined
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Recipe preparation
- Food presentation
- Food rotation
- Food Safety
Timeline
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Bistro Byronz Mandeville
02.2023 - Current
COOK
Wholefoods
01.2022 - 09.2022
LINE COOK
Chili's Bar and Grill
02.2021 - 09.2021
SALES ASSOCIATE
Dollar General
06.2020 - 11.2020
High School -
Slidell High School