Hi, I’m
Erik Gifford
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Cook with extensive experience at Denny's, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to manage multiple orders efficiently while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Strong knife skills and a commitment to cleanliness led to significant reductions in food waste and maximized customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dennys
Cook
11.2024 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Dennys Restaurant
Cook
12.2021 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Dennys
Cook
08.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
P-Dubs Brew Pub
Cook
08.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Oak Tree Country Club
Prep Cook
08.2015 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA
Culinary Arts from Food And Nutrition
06.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Portion control
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook
Dennys
11.2024 - 03.2025
Cook
Dennys Restaurant
12.2021 - 01.2024
Cook
Dennys
08.2019 - 03.2021
Cook
P-Dubs Brew Pub
08.2017 - 02.2019
Prep Cook
Oak Tree Country Club
08.2015 - 03.2017
Bakersfield College
Culinary Arts from Food And Nutrition
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