Cory Gjovik
Rosemount,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with strong culinary skills in seafood preparation. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective team collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Maria Do Mar
Nazareth, TexasPortugal
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared and cooked diverse seafood dishes according to restaurant standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and tools.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Assisted in menu planning by suggesting seasonal ingredients and dishes.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients and communicated needs to management.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in kitchen operations.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety practices.
- Adapted recipes based on customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- 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.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Machine operator
Wood Machine
Eagan, Minnesota
03.2013 - 02.2023
- Operated woodworking machinery to produce high-quality components.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe working conditions.
- Followed detailed work orders to meet production specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material type and thickness.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine issues to minimize downtime.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moorhead State
Moorhead, MNSkills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Dish presentation
- Food service
- Customer satisfaction
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Stress management
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Health code adherence
- Customer service
- Effective planner
- Food presentation
- Quality assurance and control
- Sanitation
- Culinary art
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Food plating
- Grilling expertise
- Dish preparation
- Regional cuisine
- High volume production capability
- Stock management
- Portion control
- Calm demeanor
- Pastry making
- International cuisine
- Food safety oversight
- Frying
- Grilling
- Food plating and presentation
- Food presentation talent
- Positive and professional
- Culinary creativity
- Recipe-based cooking
- Contamination prevention
- Focused and disciplined
Timeline
Cook
Maria Do Mar
01.2024 - 10.2025
Machine operator
Wood Machine
03.2013 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Moorhead State