Deanna Kohut
Scranton,PA
Summary
I have 10 plus years in the food service industry. I worked in a personal care home, nursing home, correctional school, and two restaurants. I have done every position from dishwasher, dietary aide, prep cook, line cook to supervisor. I did some ordering, put away orders, arranged coolers and freezers, including dating and taking temperatures of food. I made daily feature menus. I cleaned and sanitized equipment and floors. I had courses on food and fire safety, and CPR/AED certifications.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Farley's
Scranton, PA
2003 - 2005
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Cook Supervisor
Marvelous Muggs
Moosic, PA
2000 - 2003
- Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
- Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
- Coordinated the ordering of ingredients, supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all food items received and used in the kitchen.
- Developed menus in accordance with budget guidelines while ensuring high-quality dining experience for customers.
- Provided guidance to employees regarding job duties and performance expectations.
- Collaborated with chefs and other team members on ideas for special events or promotions related to the restaurant's offerings.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Cook/Institutional Cook
Friendship House
Scranton, PA
1999 - 2000
- Additionally prepared meals on the weekend solely and transported to homes on grounds
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained a clean and safe kitchen environment, following all health regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients and supplies and notified supervisor when restocking was needed.
- Operated commercial-grade cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, deep fryers, steamers, and kettles.
- Assisted in developing creative menu ideas that met the nutritional needs of patients or clients.
- Planned menus based on dietary requirements, cost considerations, seasonal availability, special events.
Cook Supervisor
Laurel Hill Nursing Home
Dunmore, PA
2000 - 2003
- 5 AM Breakfast and Lunch mainly, dinner shift PRN
- Set Up Line
- Prepared Meals According to diet cards
- Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
- Supervised Delivery and pick up of meal carts
- Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
- Reviewed daily production sheets to ensure accuracy of product specifications as well as portion control procedures were followed by staff members.
- Ensured that all food products were stored correctly at appropriate temperatures according to health department standards.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure it is properly maintained.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Cook/Supervisor/Chef
Pennswood Manor
Scranton, PA
1991 - 1998
- Dietary Aide -first position
- Dishwasher/Dining Room Attendant
- Cook
- Cook/Supervisor
- Head Chef
- Family Style Meals plated and served in the dining room
- Ordered and Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Opened and closed kitchen
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant Technician
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, PA11-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Dunmore, PASkills
- Kitchen Operations
- Team Player
- Customer Service
- Communication
Certification
- I am a CNA and Medical Assistant
Affiliations
- I like flower and vegetable gardening
- holistic healing
- healing with nutrition and food
- I follow homeopathic Doctors as well a tradition medicine
- I believe in service
Accomplishments
- I graduated top 10th of my High School Class
- I was a member of the National Honor Society
- I was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America
- I was a volunteer for Interfaith Friends and awarded
- I earned 76 credits toward and Associate Degree in Nursing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Farley's
2003 - 2005
Cook Supervisor
Marvelous Muggs
2000 - 2003
Cook/Institutional Cook
Friendship House
1999 - 2000
Cook Supervisor
Laurel Hill Nursing Home
2000 - 2003
Cook/Supervisor/Chef
Pennswood Manor
1991 - 1998
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant Technician
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University