Halima Parker
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Professional Cook with extensive experience in high-volume kitchens. Proven expertise in menu development, inventory control, and team leadership. Dedicated to enhancing culinary arts through innovative ideas and efficiency improvements.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Foodserv Staffing
01.2017 - 10.2025
- Led team in prep, saving 20% prep time
- Introduced new menu items, boosting sales
- Ensured high-quality dish execution
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
Cook
Acrobat Outsourcing
01.2017 - 10.2024
- Managed kitchen staff of 8 efficiently
- Increased customer satisfaction by 15%
- Reduced food costs by 10% through inventory
- Prepared high-quality meals following standardized recipes and safety procedures.
- Monitored food preparation processes, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes.
- 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.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Food Science - Food Science
University of Gastronomy
San Francisco, California06-2014
Master of Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York06-2016
Skills
- Culinary Techniques
- Food Safety
- Menu Development
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Food Presentation
Certification
- Certified Professional Chef - American Culinary Federation
- Food Safety Manager - National Restaurant Association
Languages
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Chef
Foodserv Staffing
01.2017 - 10.2025
Cook
Acrobat Outsourcing
01.2017 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Food Science - Food Science
University of Gastronomy
Master of Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America