Darlene Palmieri
Seymour,CT
Summary
Reliable head cook offering several years of experience working in busy, fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Ansonia Board of Education
Ansonia, Connecticut
01.2004 - Current
- Served as lead cook, guiding and training of less experienced cooks.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Sanitized workstation during and at end of shift to minimize risk of food-borne illnesses.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Approached customers positively, and engaged in conversation through effective people skills.
- Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
- Weekly inspections of kitchen equipment are conducted to ensure proper functioning.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
Dietary Cook
Southbury Training School
Southbury, CT
02.1991 - 07.2003
- Educated staff on safe food handling practices and kitchen safety protocols.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Recorded daily production such as number of meals served, and waste amounts.
- Sanitized workstation during and at end of shift to minimize risk of food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Properly stored food and handled all inventorying.
Education
High School Diploma -
Derby High School
Derby, CT05-1980
Skills
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Inventory management
- Kitchen sanitation
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Head Cook
Ansonia Board of Education
01.2004 - Current
Dietary Cook
Southbury Training School
02.1991 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Derby High School
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