Charise Cook
Banks,OR
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at B&Ds Food Hut, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Expert in kitchen organization and sanitation, I implemented efficient practices that minimized waste and enhanced food quality. Adept at multitasking, I consistently delivered exceptional dining experiences while training new staff on best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
B&Ds Food Hut
203 Bolstad W, Long Beach
08.2018 - Current
- Executed preparation and cooking of menu items in alignment with standard recipes and quality guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of workstations in compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw inventory management by tracking supplies and executing timely orders.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to optimize kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Oversaw cleanliness and sanitation of workspace, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work areas to uphold safety standards and enhance food preparation quality.
- Oversaw food presentation and portion control to ensure consistency across all dishes.
- Optimized kitchen operations by implementing time-saving practices.
- Responded swiftly to menu changes and accommodated special customer requests.
- Organized and prepared cooking supplies and workstations for efficient opening and closing operations.
- Executed effective multitasking strategies to manage multiple orders concurrently while ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
- Executed meal preparation processes efficiently under time constraints to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Executed food preparation in strict adherence to established recipes and portion control standards.
- Monitored quality of food and ingredients. Assisted in tracking inventory of old and new items. Rotated stock to maintain freshness of products.
- Implemented sanitation protocols for cutting boards, benches, and surfaces to ensure hygiene between tasks.
- Minimized food waste through implementation of effective portion control and storage techniques.
- Executed preparation of identical dishes multiple times daily, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure well-stocked stations with essential supplies and spices.
- Facilitated positive guest experiences by addressing special dietary needs and requests.
- Trained new staff on proper food preparation techniques, equipment usage, and sanitation protocols.
- Collaborated with servers to clarify and fulfill special customer orders.
Education
No Degree - Business
The Hartford School
Portland, ORSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Grilling
- Food plating and presentation
- Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Cook
B&Ds Food Hut
08.2018 - Current
No Degree - Business
The Hartford School