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Valerie Fisher

Keshena,WI

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Menominee Casino Resort, excelling in high-volume meal preparation and team training. Recognized for strong knife skills and exceptional multitasking abilities, ensuring food safety and quality. Committed to delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Broiler Cook

Menominee Casino Resort
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak service hours.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on broiler station procedures, ensuring continuity of quality across shifts.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.

Banquet Cook

Menominee Casino Resort
09.2015 - 01.2019
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for various amounts of people.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Continuously refined culinary skills through ongoing professional development, incorporating new techniques and trends into banquet offerings.
  • Trained new staff members on kitchen procedures, ensuring consistency in quality among all team members.
  • Managed simultaneous preparation of multiple courses while maintaining impeccable timing and organization.
  • Supported catering events by assisting with menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and preparation of specialty dishes.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Collage Of Menominee Nation
Keshena, WI
05-2027

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation practices
  • Grilling
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Culinary creativity

Timeline

Broiler Cook

Menominee Casino Resort
04.2023 - 04.2024

Banquet Cook

Menominee Casino Resort
09.2015 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Collage Of Menominee Nation

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