Clair Jukkala
Iron River
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Cook
Memorial Hospital of Converse County
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Communicated closely with nursing staff to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
TL/Head Cook
Iron River Care Center
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Oversaw scheduling and inventory management to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Received food and beverage deliveries
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Iron County High School
Iron River, WI05-2022
Skills
- Menu planning
- Stock management
- Team collaboration
- Special diets
- Event catering
Certification
Srve Safe Certification 2024
Timeline
Retail Cook
Memorial Hospital of Converse County
01.2024 - 02.2025
TL/Head Cook
Iron River Care Center
05.2022 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
West Iron County High School
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