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Erika Hendricks

Kokomo,IN

Summary

Flexible Fast Food Grill Cook eager to apply 5 years of foodservice experience to contribute value to new role. Adept in providing efficient menu item preparation with focus on quality.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Grill Team Crew Member

Burger King
10.2018 - Current


  • Restocked cooking ingredients on daily basis to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Sanitized hands and surfaces before preparing foods.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace to prevent cross-contamination of food.
  • Maintained stock levels for sanitary products for both employees and customers.
  • Adhered to strict time limit for orders, maintaining quick turnout for orders with minimal mistakes.
  • Read food order slips and accepted verbal instructions by waitstaff to prepare dishes for customers.
  • Trained new personnel on safe handling procedures for raw foods.
  • Precooked start of day eggs, biscuits,gravy and breakfast sausage/bacon items to prepare for later use.
  • Assisted with food preparatory work by cutting and skewering meat, mixing sauces and making vegetable garnishes

Cashier

Needlers Supermarket
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Grill CookTipton

McDonald's
05.2014 - 04.2018
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
  • Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
  • Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
  • Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
  • Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
  • Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
  • Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
  • Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
  • Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
  • Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
  • Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
  • Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
  • Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
  • Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
  • Grilled, cooked and fried foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.

Cashier

Dollar General
01.2000 - 07.2001
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tipton High School
Tipton, IN
05.1990

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Stock Management
  • Sanitization
  • Knife Skills
  • Kitchen Set up
  • Fryer Operation
  • Batch Cooking
  • Food Preparation
  • Garnishing
  • Food Storage
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Willing to Learn
  • Quick-Learning
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Order Delivery Practices

Timeline

Cashier

Needlers Supermarket
05.2020 - 07.2021

Grill Team Crew Member

Burger King
10.2018 - Current

Grill CookTipton

McDonald's
05.2014 - 04.2018

Cashier

Dollar General
01.2000 - 07.2001

High School Diploma -

Tipton High School
Erika Hendricks