Dedicated cook with strong skills in nutritional meal preparation, food safety, and kitchen management. Proven track record in menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chestnutt Treehouse Day Care Center
Lithonia, Georgia
05.2005 - 07.2025
Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for children at Chestnutt Treehouse.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to safety regulations daily.
Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure kitchen readiness.
Collaborated with staff to create weekly menus based on children's preferences.
Monitored food quality and freshness, discarding expired or spoiled items.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies Counseling
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY
06-1996
Skills
Food preparation
Menu planning
Food safety
Inventory management
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Nutrition awareness
Timeline
Cook
Chestnutt Treehouse Day Care Center
05.2005 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies Counseling