Gerald Small
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Squid Lips
03.2023 - 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.
Head Fry Cook
Gator Dockside
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Managed kitchen staff to supervise preparation of foods and explain steps for readying specialty items.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Washed, cut, and prepared foods designated for cooking.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Cooked [Number] made-to-order meals every day.
Cook/Utility Dishwasher
Rusty's Seafood
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cocoa High School
Cocoa, FL06.1994
Skills
- Sanitation
- Frying
- Customer Service
- Ingredients Measuring
- Cleaning and Organization
Timeline
Cook
Squid Lips
03.2023 - Current
Head Fry Cook
Gator Dockside
05.2022 - 03.2023
Cook/Utility Dishwasher
Rusty's Seafood
01.2017 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Cocoa High School
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