Dolly Martin
Glenwood,MN
Summary
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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Cook
Glacial Ridge Health System
08.2019 - Current
- Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Provided nourishing and health-conscious food to customers under sanitary conditions.
- Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of patients and verified proper delivery of meals to correct patient.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
Bartender
Village Inn Sports Bar& Grill
05.2013 - 08.2019
- Served high customer volumes during nights, and weekends.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Overnight Cook
Penny's Diner
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Shift Manager
A&W
04.2009 - 05.2013
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Pub Kitchen Supervisor
Bucks T-4
12.2006 - 04.2009
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Mendota Heights, MN10.2006
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Portion Control
- Food Assembly
- Food Preparation
- Temperature Control
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Decision Making
- Safe Food Handling
- Hard Working
- Relationship Management
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Time Management
- Computer Literacy
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Glacial Ridge Health System
08.2019 - Current
Bartender
Village Inn Sports Bar& Grill
05.2013 - 08.2019
Overnight Cook
Penny's Diner
04.2013 - 05.2015
Shift Manager
A&W
04.2009 - 05.2013
Pub Kitchen Supervisor
Bucks T-4
12.2006 - 04.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts