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Frank Starling

Sebring,FL

Summary

Diligent Prep Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Over 40+ years prep experience with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Prep/Line Cook

Jacaranda Hotel
01.2011 - 06.2023
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Planned menus to estimate food and labor costs, ordering accurate quantities of ingredients and supplies.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and keeping inventory up to date.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.

Kitchen Prep Cook

The Depot Restaurant
04.2007 - 01.2011

Kitchen Prep Cook

Quality Inn
09.1996 - 04.2007

Kitchen Prep Cook

Candlelight Restaurant
04.1988 - 09.1996

Kitchen Prep Cook

Crawford's Chateau
07.1982 - 04.1988

Education

High School Diploma -

Pembroke Pines High School
Pembroke Pines, FL
06.1978

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking
  • Food Preparation
  • Food handling
  • Equipment Sanitation
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Quality Assurance
  • Food inspection
  • Temperature Control

Certification

  • ServSafe

Timeline

Kitchen Prep/Line Cook

Jacaranda Hotel
01.2011 - 06.2023

Kitchen Prep Cook

The Depot Restaurant
04.2007 - 01.2011

Kitchen Prep Cook

Quality Inn
09.1996 - 04.2007

Kitchen Prep Cook

Candlelight Restaurant
04.1988 - 09.1996

Kitchen Prep Cook

Crawford's Chateau
07.1982 - 04.1988

High School Diploma -

Pembroke Pines High School
Frank Starling