Harold Atwood
West Haven,CT
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in food preparation and culinary techniques, consistently ensuring high standards of quality and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Contributed to menu planning and daily specials, which enhanced customer satisfaction and encouraged repeat business. Maintained strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards, effectively training new staff on food preparation techniques and safety procedures to improve team performance. Implemented efficient cooking methods that optimized dish turnaround time while minimizing food waste, supporting overall kitchen productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Elis on Whitney
Hamden, CT
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation were maintained.
- Assisted in menu planning and daily specials, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety procedures, enhancing team performance and consistency.
- Implemented efficient cooking techniques, which improved dish turnaround time and minimized food waste.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Cook
Applebee's
Orange, CT
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation were maintained.
- Assisted in menu planning and daily specials, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA 09.2019 - 06.2020
Skills
- Food preparation
- Culinary techniques
- Menu planning
- Quality control
Timeline
Cook
Elis on Whitney
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
Kaplan University
09.2019 - 06.2020
Cook
Applebee's
03.2019 - 06.2022