Dawn McLaws
Saint Robert,MO
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Cook with extensive experience at St. Luke's, recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality food preparation and effective time management. Proven ability in multitasking and maintaining sanitation standards, while fostering teamwork and collaboration in fast-paced environments. Committed to reducing food waste and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center
Twin Falls, ID
02.2013 - 04.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Cook
Sugar Salem School District
Sugar City, ID
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- 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.
Substitute Teacher
Sugar Salem School District
Sugar Salem, Idaho
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Cook
Mackay School District
Mackay, ID
08.2004 - 05.2011
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sugar Salem School
Sugar City, ID05.1987
Skills
- Cooking
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation practices
- Food waste reduction
- Time management
- Recipe-based cooking
- Focused and disciplined
Timeline
Cook
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center
02.2013 - 04.2023
Cook
Sugar Salem School District
08.2012 - 02.2013
Substitute Teacher
Sugar Salem School District
10.2011 - 05.2012
Cook
Mackay School District
08.2004 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Sugar Salem School