Christina Ward
Longmont,CO
Summary
Proven Cook at Vail Resorts Inc, adept in high-pressure environments, showcasing exceptional knife skills and a commitment to sanitation practices. Excelled in reducing food waste and enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous food preparation and presentation. Fostered teamwork, ensuring efficient kitchen operations and compliance with health standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Vail Resorts Inc
Keystone, CO
10.2023 - 04.2024
- 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 or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- 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.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Ensured adherence to dietary restrictions like gluten-free or vegan options without compromising taste or presentation.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joan Farley Academy
Denver, CO05.2012
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation Practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food Waste Reduction
- Performance Improvement
- Food Plating
- Portion Control
- Food plating and presentation
- Order Verification
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Grilling expertise
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- New Hire Training
Timeline
Cook
Vail Resorts Inc
10.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Joan Farley Academy