Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2
Tampa General
04.2018 - Current
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
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.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Worked in grill station to prepare food. For example, pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, hamburgers, phillip steaks, quesadilla, chicken sandwiches, etc.
Worked in pizza station making pizzas, sauces, pastas, calzons, and specialty recipes of the week.
Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Prepared rice, vegetables, cookie dough, and assembled and mixed salads.
Deli Associate
Walmart
06.2013 - 04.2018
Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Prepared sandwiches, rice, salads, fried foods, wraps, etc.