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Gail Bissell

Summary

Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Corner Pocket Billiards, excelling in high-pressure environments. Expert in menu planning and food handling, I enhance customer satisfaction through visually appealing dishes. A collaborative team player, I effectively train new hires while maintaining strict health code adherence and inventory management.

Diligent cook with proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments. Demonstrated expertise in preparing diverse culinary dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Displayed proficiency in teamwork and adaptability to changing menus and customer preferences.

Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Corner Pocket Billiards
04.2017 - 06.2025
  • 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.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.

Cook

Luna Park Cafe
2002 - 2017

Head line cook

Prep cook

Product inventory

Product ordering

Housing orders

Education

Associate of Arts - General

Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
01-1982

High School

Summit K-12
Seattle, WA
01-1980

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Sauce making
  • New hire training
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Ingredient selection
  • Order delivery practices
  • Menu planning
  • Recipe development
  • Inventory management
  • Stock management
  • Temperature control
  • Sauteing
  • Plate presentation
  • Calm demeanor
  • Health code adherence
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Food presentation
  • Grilling

Timeline

Cook

Corner Pocket Billiards
04.2017 - 06.2025

Cook

Luna Park Cafe
2002 - 2017

Associate of Arts - General

Evergreen State College

High School

Summit K-12
Gail Bissell