Jacqueline Giddings
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead First Cook
Syracuse University Faculty Center
Syracuse, NY
08.1986 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure prompt delivery of meals.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies while maintaining high quality standards.
- Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
- Developed innovative recipes and menu items to increase customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in developing sanitation policies and procedures for the kitchen.
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment.
- Organized kitchen staff shifts and coordinated daily tasks for efficient workflow.
- Kept front line prepared and stocked for peak periods and encouraged staff to prepare small food batches frequently during slow periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jamesville Dewitt High School
Dewitt, NY06-1982
Some College (No Degree) - Art
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Food presentation
- Sanitation Standards
- Dish preparation
- Knife Skills
- Food Plating
- Waste Reduction
- Customer Service
- Food handling
- Grilling
- Frying
- Focused and disciplined
- ServSafe certified
- Event Catering
- Menu Planning
Timeline
Lead First Cook
Syracuse University Faculty Center
08.1986 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Jamesville Dewitt High School
Some College (No Degree) - Art
Onondaga Community College
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