Cynthia LeRette
Hemet,CA
Summary
Talented Grill Cook executes grill station operations to prepare quality food and deliver prompt service. Maintains clean, stocked and well-organized station. Works closely with restaurant personnel to uphold standards of service, resulting in memorable dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sodexo Food Service
Phoenix, AZ
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- 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.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Grill Cook
KPC Media Group
Hemet, CA
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
- Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Distributed prepared food to servers.
- Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
- Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall productivity and workflow.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.
Line Cook
Soboba Casino Resort
San Jacinto, CA
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Education
Medical Administration Assistant - Medical
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA07.2011
Skills
- PPE Compliance
- Equipment and Appliance Maintenance
- Inventory Monitoring
- Ingredient Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Proper Food Storage
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible Schedule
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Coordination and Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Handling Meat and Meat Production
- Multitasking and Organization
- Willing to Learn
Timeline
Cook
Sodexo Food Service
03.2024 - Current
Grill Cook
KPC Media Group
12.2022 - 03.2024
Line Cook
Soboba Casino Resort
02.2019 - 07.2021
Medical Administration Assistant - Medical
Concorde Career College
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