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Clifton James

Belzoni ,MS

Summary

Dynamic Cook with extensive experience at McDonald's, recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation and effective multitasking. Skilled in food handling and portion control, successfully reduced food waste while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Proven ability to train staff and foster teamwork to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

McDonald's
09.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • 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.

Education

Agriculture - Accounting

Clarkdale
Meridian, MS
05.2004

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Portion control
  • Performance improvement
  • Food waste reduction

Timeline

Cook

McDonald's
09.2020 - Current

Agriculture - Accounting

Clarkdale
Clifton James