Finley Vivian
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated cook with expertise in food preparation and safe handling procedures. Proven ability to maintain kitchen organization and deliver high-quality meals tailored to dietary needs.
Experienced cook with a strong focus on kitchen organization and safety. Skilled in training staff and adapting menus to meet dietary preferences, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and compliance with health standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Life Care of Grandview
Grandview, MO
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared and cooked meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and food storage areas.
- Assisted in menu planning, considering nutritional value and resident feedback.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to ensure consistent meal quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Cook
Ashton Court Care
Liberty, MO
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Monitored food inventory levels, notifying management of shortages for timely restocking.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations in food handling.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cook Manager
Vivian's Kitchen
Kansas City, MO
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
- Developed menus that aligned with seasonal ingredients and customer preferences, enhancing dining experience.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on culinary techniques and operational efficiency, fostering skill development.
- Managed inventory control processes, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering practices.
- Adapted cooking methods to accommodate special dietary requests without compromising dish integrity or taste.
Education
High School Diploma -
GED -
Southeast High School
Kansas City, MO05-1978
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Timeline
Cook
Life Care of Grandview
11.2024 - 12.2025
Cook
Ashton Court Care
07.2019 - 05.2023
Cook Manager
Vivian's Kitchen
01.2010 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
GED -
Southeast High School