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Patterson Kyle

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Cook

Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
  • 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.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.

Deli, Cook, Cheese Steward, Stocking and Produce

Kroger
08.1997 - 06.2018
  • Worked in a variety of areas within my tenure with this company.
  • Prepped ingredients and put together party trays
  • Ordered and maintained inventory.
  • Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
  • As a cheese steward I put together pairings with cheese for samples.
  • Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure efficient production and adherence to food safety standards.
  • Trained new staff members on proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols to maintain consistent performance levels across the team.
  • Contributed to cost control measures by minimizing ingredient waste through careful portioning practices during food preparation.
  • Reduced food waste by accurately forecasting ingredients needed for daily menu items and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Successfully managed inventory by conducting regular audits of supplies and placing timely orders as needed.
  • Consistently maintained food temperatures within safe ranges by monitoring cooking equipment settings throughout the day.
  • Assisted in maintaining a well-stocked deli case by replenishing items as needed and rotating products to ensure freshness.
  • Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
  • Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
  • Trained new team members on kitchen operations and safety protocols.
  • Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
  • Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.

Education

High School Diploma -

Leo Jr/Sr High School
06-1998

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Cooking techniques
  • Frying
  • Sanitation
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Portion control
  • Food handler certification
  • Food pairing
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Inventory management

Certification

ServeSafe certified

Timeline

Retail Cook

Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - Current

Deli, Cook, Cheese Steward, Stocking and Produce

Kroger
08.1997 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Leo Jr/Sr High School

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