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Debra McCabe

Crystal River,FL

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Dynamic food service professional driven toward continuous improvement and committed to going above and beyond to complete tasks and assist other team members. Well-versed in standard food prep techniques and safe food handling standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager/Head Line Cook

Cheesesteak Connection
Crystal River, FL
10.2020 - 06.2022

Manage Daily running of establishment

Bank deposits/acquire change for register

Oversee 5 employees

Placed orders twice weekly for product

Trained new employees

customer relations

Daily prep to insure all ingredients are fresh everyday

  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.

Head Cook

Steak Out Subs
Crystal River, Florida
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.

Line Cook

RG Wings
Mastic, NY
01.2015 - 08.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.

Head Line Cook

TGIF
Riverhead, NY
02.2005 - 01.2015
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Education

Sachem High School
Ronkonkoma, NY

GED/Union Entry - Carpentry

Iroquois Job Corp
Medina, NY
09.1981

Skills

  • Team Coordination
  • Professional Attitude
  • Large-Scale Events Planning
  • Portion Management
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Inventory Management
  • pride myself in keeping work place sanitary

Certification

Attached you will find a copy of my Florida serv safe managers certificate

Timeline

Manager/Head Line Cook

Cheesesteak Connection
10.2020 - 06.2022

Head Cook

Steak Out Subs
09.2019 - 10.2020

Line Cook

RG Wings
01.2015 - 08.2019

Head Line Cook

TGIF
02.2005 - 01.2015

Sachem High School

GED/Union Entry - Carpentry

Iroquois Job Corp
Debra McCabe