Cynthia Reiner
Ottumwa
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven cook with extensive experience at Care Initiatives, excelling in food preparation and quality control. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective multitasking and team leadership. Successfully implemented waste reduction strategies, optimizing resource use while maintaining high standards of kitchen organization and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Am Cook
Care Intatives
Ottumwa, IA
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to safety protocols.
- Assisted in inventory management and organized supplies efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance meal presentation and service speed.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure optimal food quality and freshness.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices for food preparation.
- 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.
Am Cook
Care Intatives
Ottumwa, IA
11.2014 - 07.2019
- Implemented effective waste reduction strategies to optimize resource use.
- 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.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance meal presentation and service speed.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure optimal food quality and freshness.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices for food preparation.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05-2013
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Jr/Sr High
Eldon, IA05-1999
Skills
Customer service
Team leadership
Cooking techniques
Kitchen organization
Food preparation
Food storage
Quality control
Multitasking and organization
Meal preparation
Timeline
Am Cook
Care Intatives
04.2022 - Current
Am Cook
Care Intatives
11.2014 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Indian Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Jr/Sr High