Jamyra Sykes
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated Cook with 7 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.Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.
Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
Cook
UCMC Medical Center
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Pastry Chef
Ocean Prime
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs to document proper conditions.
- Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Created 10 desserts such as cakes, frozen treats and pastries weekly.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
Shift Supervisor
Stans Donuts & Coffee
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movement.
- Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Assessed reports and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Kitchen Supervisor
Brown Bag Seafood
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Oversaw food production for quality and consistency with house standards.
- Kept front line prepared and stocked for peak periods and encouraged staff to prepare small food batches frequently during slow periods.
- Adjusted prep sheet for proper production on each shift, communicating adjustments to kitchen team.
- Collaborated with chef to schedule shifts for kitchen personnel to improve staffing levels during busy periods.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Prep Cook
Protein Bar
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Followed chef prep lists and last-minute orders to help team meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wendell Phillips Academy HS
Chicago, IL06.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Chicago, ILSkills
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Focused and disciplined
- Recipe preparation
- Team-oriented
- Hard worker
- Reliable
- Fast pace
- Quick learner
- Multi-Task Management
- Follow-Up Skills
Timeline
Cook
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
02.2023 - Current
Cook
UCMC Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
Pastry Chef
Ocean Prime
03.2019 - 06.2022
Shift Supervisor
Stans Donuts & Coffee
04.2018 - 08.2019
Kitchen Supervisor
Brown Bag Seafood
06.2017 - 07.2018
Prep Cook
Protein Bar
04.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Wendell Phillips Academy HS
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Robert Morris University - Illinois