Edward Williams
Cook
Menifee,CA
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. 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
Work History
Cook
Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
French Valley , CA
12.2006 - 08.2023
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- 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.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
GED. -
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CA 03.1993 - 05.1993
Skills
Food spoilage prevention
Institutional and batch cooking
Food plating and presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Food preparation and safety
Timeline
Cook
Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
12.2006 - 08.2023
GED. -
Mira Costa College
03.1993 - 05.1993