ELla Williams
Rochester,NY
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and team efficiency, my tenure at Hampton Inn By Hilton showcases a blend of meal presentation mastery and exceptional team coordination. Leveraging skills in kitchen equipment expertise and effective customer communication, I contributed to significant improvements in service delivery and guest satisfaction, embodying professionalism and adaptability in high-volume dining settings.
Overview
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Work History
Kitchen Attendant
Hampton Inn By Hilton
- Helped prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Assisted in training new kitchen attendants, fostering a supportive team atmosphere while upholding high standards of performance.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Minimized food waste through careful portion control and monitoring of expiration dates.
- Assisted kitchen staff with meal preparation, ensuring timely and high-quality dishes for guests.
- Contributed to menu development by providing input on new dish ideas based on current trends and guest preferences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving dietary concerns or special requests promptly.
- Consistently met health inspection standards, contributing to a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Ensured food safety by adhering to proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Provided support during catering events, ensuring seamless execution of large-scale functions.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Upheld positive workplace morale through professional conduct toward colleagues at all times.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following established safety protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly.
- Adhered to company quality constraints and industry best practices for guest satisfaction.
- Actively participated in regular staff meetings, sharing feedback on ways to improve overall kitchen operations.
- Facilitated strong communication among team members, promoting collaboration and efficient workflow within the kitchen staff.
- Streamlined inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed.
- Demonstrated versatility by performing various roles within the kitchen as necessary depending on staffing needs.
- Contributed to an enjoyable dining experience for guests through diligent behind-the-scenes efforts in the kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak service hours.
- Reduced wait times for customers by efficiently organizing supplies for easy access during busy shifts.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Medical Laboratory Science
Everest Institute
Rochester, NY06.2006
Regents Diploma - General Studies
Clyde Savanna
Clyde, NY06.1971
Skills
- Cook support
- Cleaning proficiency
- Meal presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Food storage protocol
- Allergen awareness
- Ingredient management
- Food preparation mastery
- Food storage safety
- Kitchen equipment expertise
- Recipe execution
- Chef assistance
- Food preparation techniques
- Kitchen station organization
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Chopping vegetables
- Surface cleaning
- Dishwashing
- Cooking
- Trash removal
- Food presentation
- Food safety measures
- Pantry restocking
- High-volume dining
- Stock management
- Pantry organization
- Waste management and recycling
- Delivery processing
- Cooking equipment maintenance
- Hygiene standards
- Effective customer communication
- Utensil sanitizing
- Inspection requirements
- Catering experience
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team contribution
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Safe handling
- Team Coordination
- Team building
- Equipment Operation
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food preservation and storage methods
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Inventory Management
- Adaptability
- Grilling Techniques
- Preparation techniques
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Food safety practices
- Recipe Development
- Ingredient Selection
- Menu Planning
- Local Ingredient Sourcing
- Meat and vegetable preparation
- Maintain food safety
- Buffet setup
- Organize supplies
- Portion out servings
- Coffee brewing
- Knife use
- Proper storage and preservation
- Work station sanitation
- Cooking support
- Vegetable preparation
Certification
Serve Safety
Cooking trying new recipes and traveling.
I enjoy helping people and building lives.
Timeline
Kitchen Attendant
Hampton Inn By Hilton
Associate Degree In Nursing - Medical Laboratory Science
Everest Institute
Regents Diploma - General Studies
Clyde Savanna
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