jacqueline
Summary
Dedicated kitchen professional with extensive experience in food preparation and safety. Skilled in knife handling and equipment operation, consistently ensuring high-quality service and cleanliness. Ready to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional food handling practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deli Associate
Food Lion
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting deli products, providing recommendations based on preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Operated slicers and scales accurately, preparing food items for display and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operations and improve service efficiency.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Cook
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared and cooked meals in accordance with nutritional guidelines and safety standards.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure efficient meal service during peak times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients for variety.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Developed recipes that adhered to dietary restrictions for students' needs.
Kitchen Manager
MACA Academy
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food production.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff, enhancing skill levels and efficiency.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Coordinated menu planning, aligning offerings with seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Cook/Prep Cook
RMC Medical Center
10.2011 - 09.2021
- Prepared and cooked a variety of meals adhering to dietary restrictions for patients and staff.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to create balanced meal plans that meet patient needs.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to recipes.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cook/Prep Cook
Jacksonville Medical Center
05.2005 - 10.2011
- Implemented inventory management practices to minimize waste and optimize supplies.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Adams
Cleveland, OH05-1995
Skills
- Food safety
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling practices
- Customer engagement
- Workplace safety
- Stock rotation
- Knife handling skills
- Safe food handling
- Equipment use
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Deli Associate
Food Lion
04.2025 - Current
Cook
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
MACA Academy
11.2021 - 09.2023
Cook/Prep Cook
RMC Medical Center
10.2011 - 09.2021
Cook/Prep Cook
Jacksonville Medical Center
05.2005 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
John Adams