Dakota Elsie
La Grange,MO
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with strong skills in cooking techniques and time management. Adept at collaborating with team members to ensure timely meal service and uphold kitchen hygiene standards, ready to contribute to a dynamic kitchen environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Krazy Cakes Cafe And Bakery
Quincy, Illinois
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and special requests.
- Cooked and plated dishes according to restaurant standards and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen appliances, including ovens, grills, and fryers efficiently.
- Followed food safety guidelines to maintain quality and hygiene standards.
Housekeeper
The Atrium on 3rd
Quincy, Illinois
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with team members to uphold cleanliness standards throughout the facility.
- Restocked supplies in housekeeping carts to ensure efficient workflow during shifts.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure resident comfort and safety.
- Organized storage areas for cleaning supplies, promoting easy access and inventory control.
- Conducted deep cleaning tasks periodically to enhance overall hygiene standards in the building.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
Dishwasher
Village Inn
Quincy, Illinois
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
Dishwasher
QueTown
Quincy, Illinois
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Reported maintenance issues with equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline dishwashing processes.
- Removed trash and cleaned work areas regularly to maintain hygiene.
Dishwasher
The Pier
Quincy, Illinois
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashing machines efficiently and safely.
- Assisted kitchen staff by providing clean dishes promptly.
Education
GED -
Quincy Highschool
Quincy, IL11-2012
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Dish presentation
- Equipment operation
- Time management
Timeline
Line Cook
Krazy Cakes Cafe And Bakery
07.2022 - Current
Housekeeper
The Atrium on 3rd
04.2021 - 04.2022
Dishwasher
Village Inn
11.2018 - 01.2020
Dishwasher
QueTown
05.2018 - 08.2018
Dishwasher
The Pier
10.2016 - 06.2018
GED -
Quincy Highschool