Charles Penry
Casper,WY
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with expertise in food safety compliance, kitchen management, and staff training. Proven ability to maintain high cleanliness standards and enhance team collaboration, ensuring timely and quality meal service. Proficient cook with a track record of enhancing kitchen operations through effective staff training and adherence to food safety protocols. Committed to delivering quality service and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Casper, Wyoming
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Facilitated food plating and presentation to ensure timely service for guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Ensured compliance with food safety guidelines during preparation and storage.
- Operated kitchen appliances including grills, fryers, and ovens safely.
- Sustained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces, and emptying trash cans.
Cook/MIT
JJM CW Hospitality DBA Dennys
Casper, WY
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely meal service during high-demand shifts.
- Monitored food safety practices to comply with health regulations and standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by ordering and restocking supplies.
- Trained new staff on proper cooking techniques and kitchen procedures effectively.
- Ensured food items were properly wrapped and labeled for safe storage and optimal freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- 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.
- Began as a Cook, Advanced to Manager in Training, Completed 1 Year Manager Training Program
Assistant Store Manager
Pokes investments LLC
Casper, WY
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured compliance with company standards.
- Trained and developed new team members on store policies and customer service.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated timely stock replenishments to meet customer demand.
- Assisted in creating visually appealing store displays to attract customer attention and drive sales.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Maintained accurate financial records and assisted in cash handling procedures.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Monitored sales activities to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality.
- Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, stock levels and employee performance metrics.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure product availability at competitive prices.
- Developed an effective system for tracking inventory levels, ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Cook Trainer
JJM CW Hospitality DBA Dennys
Casper, WY
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Trained new cooks on food preparation techniques and safety standards to enhance kitchen efficiency.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality met established standards.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations during meal preparation processes.
- Mentored trainees, fostering their skills for independent cooking and boosting team capability.
- Ensured that all health regulations were adhered to in accordance with local laws and ordinances.
- Instructed cooks on how to properly use kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers.
Assistant General Manager
Kings Table Buffet
Greeley, Colorado
04.2007 - 06.2013
- Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling and supervising staff.
- Managed staff schedules and training to improve team effectiveness and service delivery.
- Coordinated daily operations to enhance service quality and guest satisfaction at Kings Table Buffet.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering to maintain adequate stock levels for kitchen and dining operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates.
- Executed administrative tasks, including filing paperwork and preparing documents.
- Managed store cash intake with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
- Prepared weekly schedules for staff members based on their availability.
- Started as part-time dishwasher, progressed to various roles including host, cook, shift lead, and assistant general manager.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Collbran Job Corps
Grand Junction, COSome College (No Degree) - Basic And Advanced Business Management
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Food safety compliance: Have Current Servsafe Managers Certification Valid until 11-2027
- Have current certification issued by National Restaurant Association for allergens
- Have current certificate issued by National Restaurant Association for Nutrition
- Food preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Food safety compliance
- Completed Levels 1 and 2 through National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
- Have current Basic Baking Certification (100 Hour) issued by National Restaurant Association
Certification
- Servsafe Managers Certification Valid Until 11-2027
Timeline
Cook
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
04.2025 - Current
Cook/MIT
JJM CW Hospitality DBA Dennys
03.2023 - 04.2025
Assistant Store Manager
Pokes investments LLC
10.2022 - 04.2023
Cook Trainer
JJM CW Hospitality DBA Dennys
05.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant General Manager
Kings Table Buffet
04.2007 - 06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Collbran Job Corps
Some College (No Degree) - Basic And Advanced Business Management
Pima Community College