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Erica Simon

Nashville,TN

Summary

Hard-working, bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem solving strengths. Passionate about food and people.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook III

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
07.2023 - Current

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.

Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.

Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.

Prepare cold foods.

Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.

Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.

Monitor food quality while preparing food.

Set-up and break down work station.

Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food

Cook - Boards

City Barbeque
12.2022 - 06.2023


  • Crave smoked-on-site meats.
  • Worked Grill and Fry Stations.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.

Line Cook

Olive Garden
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Saute food items such as meats, poultry and fish.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.

Prep Cook

Chili's
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Properly execute all recipe procedures.
  • Prepare variety of foods with different methods of preparation.
  • Operated kitchen tools safely and used great knife skills to quickly prepare ingredients.
  • Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.

Overnight Baker

Panera Bread
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Ensured all breads and baked goods were prepared according to standards.
  • Responsible for proofing, baking, icing, and filling goods.
  • Utilized day dots and labeling.
  • Inspected products for quality assurance before display.
  • Wash dishes and sanitize bakers area.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2000

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Team-oriented
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Recipe preparation

Timeline

Cook III

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
07.2023 - Current

Cook - Boards

City Barbeque
12.2022 - 06.2023

Line Cook

Olive Garden
01.2022 - Current

Prep Cook

Chili's
09.2021 - 01.2022

Overnight Baker

Panera Bread
02.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Erica Simon