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Freda Perry

West Columbia,SC

Summary

Adept Cook with a proven track record at Millennium Rehabilitation Center, excelling in fast-paced environments by prioritizing safety, cleanliness, and efficient meal preparation. Demonstrates exceptional knife skills and customer service, ensuring high-quality food presentation and satisfaction. Enhanced kitchen performance, reducing food waste significantly.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Millennium Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - Current
  • 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.

Cook

Alpha Beta Phi
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • 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 food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Cook

Sodexo USA
08.2004 - 05.2018
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Cook 2

Fort Jackson, SC
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • 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.

Cook Supervisor

Just Care
08.2000 - 08.2004
  • Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
  • Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.

Cook

Forest Pines
08.1996 - 10.1999
  • 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.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

W.J. Keenan High School
Columbia, SC
08.1980

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife Skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Grilling
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Performance Improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion Control
  • Food Plating
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Sauce making

Timeline

Cook

Millennium Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - Current

Cook

Alpha Beta Phi
08.2017 - 05.2018

Cook 2

Fort Jackson, SC
08.2014 - 08.2016

Cook

Sodexo USA
08.2004 - 05.2018

Cook Supervisor

Just Care
08.2000 - 08.2004

Cook

Forest Pines
08.1996 - 10.1999

Diploma - General Studies

W.J. Keenan High School

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