Dianna Glassner
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Accomplished Senior Cook with expertise in kitchen management, food safety, and menu development. Proven ability to streamline food preparation processes and train staff, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cook
Porter Hospice/ Advent Health
Denver, CO
08.2015 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene compliance.
- Developed seasonal menus that enhanced patient satisfaction and met dietary requirements.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Trained new cooks in culinary techniques and kitchen operations, fostering skill development.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to address specific dietary needs of patients effectively.
- Managed inventory and procurement, optimizing ingredient availability while minimizing costs.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency in food presentation and taste.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production goals while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering strong relationships with co-workers and demonstrating leadership skills.
- Managed food costs by sourcing ingredients from local suppliers and negotiating pricing agreements.
- Spearheaded efforts to maintain accurate recipe files, ensuring consistency across all dishes produced within the establishment.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Developed new menu items that increased overall sales and attracted repeat customers.
- Demonstrated versatility by mastering various cooking stations within the restaurant''s fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Reduced food waste by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting production accordingly.
- Implemented proper food handling procedures, ensuring the safety of all dishes served to guests.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance checks, minimizing downtime due to malfunctioning appliances.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health department guidelines.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Substitute Food Service
Aurora Public Schools Foundation
Catering Assistant
Aramark
Deli Clerk
Safeway
Security Officer
TSA
Cook/ Baker
Rock Bottom Brewery
Culinary Apprentice
Westin Hotel
Cook/ Server
South Monaco Nursing Home
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CO06.1987
Certified Cook - Culinary Arts
National Apprenticeship Training Program For Cooks
Denver, CO06.1993
Certified Cook - Culinary Arts
Westin Hotels And Resorts Culinary Apprenticeship
Denver, CO06.1993
Food Production Management - Culinary Arts
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO05.1988
Skills
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Frying techniques
- Sanitation procedures
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Allergen awareness
- Grilling techniques
- Menu development
- Plating techniques
- Special diets
- Baking techniques
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation standards
- Cooking
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Waste reduction
- Nutrition
- Nutrition expertise
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety procedures
- Food allergy safety
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Training and mentoring
- Kitchen staff management
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Performance improvement
- Restaurant operations
- Special events
- Recipes and menu planning
- Kitchen workflow management
- Safety and health guidelines
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Senior Cook
Porter Hospice/ Advent Health
08.2015 - Current
Substitute Food Service
Aurora Public Schools Foundation
Catering Assistant
Aramark
Deli Clerk
Safeway
Security Officer
TSA
Cook/ Baker
Rock Bottom Brewery
Culinary Apprentice
Westin Hotel
Cook/ Server
South Monaco Nursing Home
Certified Cook - Culinary Arts
National Apprenticeship Training Program For Cooks
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Certified Cook - Culinary Arts
Westin Hotels And Resorts Culinary Apprenticeship
Food Production Management - Culinary Arts
Emily Griffith Technical College