Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in food preparation and kitchen management at Southern Care / Symphony. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional cooking and multitasking skills. Committed to maintaining high standards of sanitation and organization, ensuring compliance with health regulations while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Lantern at Morning Point
01.2024 - 04.2025
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
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.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
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.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Kitchen Manager
Southern Care / Symphony
01.2012 - 01.2024
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.
Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.