Dena Wilkins
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield Mi
09.2020 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
Cook
Jewish Senior Living
West Bloomfield, MI
10.2016 - 07.2020
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
Cook
U&D Mercy College
Detroit, MI
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Cook
Whitehall Nursing Home
Novi, MI
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook
Detroit Public Schools Board Of Education
W.Grand Blv.
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
GED -
Highland Park Career Tech
Highland Park Mi06.1998
Skills
- Surface Cleaning
- Cooking
- Grilling
- Food Presentation
- Contamination Prevention
- Frying
- Plating and Presentation
Timeline
Cook
Henry Ford Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Cook
Jewish Senior Living
10.2016 - 07.2020
Cook
Whitehall Nursing Home
07.2015 - 11.2015
Cook
U&D Mercy College
09.2011 - 06.2014
Cook
Detroit Public Schools Board Of Education
09.2003 - 06.2006
GED -
Highland Park Career Tech