Diane Fox
Marion ,NC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Grace PreSchool, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance teamwork and reduce food waste through effective planning and sanitation practices. Skilled in cooking techniques and customer service, consistently delivering high-quality meals that meet dietary guidelines and exceed expectations. I’m also interested in industry work , want to better myself with a career until I retire , I’m a fast learner , willing to do the very best to and of my ability
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Cook
Grace PreSchool
Marion NC
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared and cooked nutritious meals aligned with dietary guidelines for preschool children.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas to meet health standards.
- Collaborated with educators to develop age-appropriate menus that cater to children's preferences.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient food waste management practices, reducing overall waste in the kitchen.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of essential cooking supplies and ingredients.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with all health regulations and safety standards.
- 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 food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- 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.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
Grill Cook /Cashier
McDowell Hospital
Marion NC
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Prepared and cooked a variety of grilled menu items to ensure quality and consistency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill station, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to kitchen lead.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and timely service delivery.
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Regularly cleaned and maintained grilling equipment to ensure peak performance at all times.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Trained new staff members on grill station operations, resulting in improved overall performance of the team.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Cake Decorator
Food Lion
Marion NC
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisting in preparation of cake decorations using various tools and techniques.
- Learning safety protocols for food handling and kitchen operations.
- Collaborating with team members to maintain efficient workflow during busy periods.
- Supporting inventory management by organizing baking supplies and ingredients.
- Adapting to customer preferences by customizing cake designs according to specifications.
- Observing experienced decorators to enhance skills and learn best practices.
- Maintaining cleanliness of workstations to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Updated inventory records regularly, ensuring that all necessary supplies were available for efficient workflow operation.
- Ensured all decorated cakes met bakery's high standards for both appearance and taste.
- Executed detailed and themed cake decorations to match specific needs of each event.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Avery High
Newland, NC05.1992
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Frying
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Surface cleaning
Hospitality and service industry background
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Sanitation practices
Grilling
Food waste reduction
Contamination prevention
Performance improvement
Food plating and presentation
Portion control
Beautiful presentation of food
Ingredients measuring
Plating and presentation
Effective planner
Recipes and menu planning
Menu planning
I’m seeking more job opportunities besides being a cook , I’m also interested in working industry
I want to better myself with ongoing pay that has good benefits until I retire
Timeline
Preschool Cook
Grace PreSchool
02.2025 - 02.2026
Grill Cook /Cashier
McDowell Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2025
Cake Decorator
Food Lion
03.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Avery High