Jennifer Jill Erb
Brunswick
Summary
Dedicated Cook with a focus on nutritious meal preparation and strong food waste reduction strategies. Committed to maintaining safe and clean kitchen environments while delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Health Care Services, Inc.
Brunswick, OH
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines for patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service delivery.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe cooking environment.
- Adapted recipes for special dietary needs, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Supported menu planning by providing input on seasonal ingredient availability.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Cook Manager
Gogas Service Station LLC
Cairnbrook, PA
10.2020 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on food preparation techniques and operational procedures.
- Developed efficient workflows to enhance service speed and meal quality.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Central City, PA
12.2017 - 10.2020
- Prepared customized sandwiches following customer specifications and dietary preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new team members on food preparation techniques and company policies.
- Optimized ingredient usage to minimize waste while maximizing product quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
Education
GED -
Tableland Services Inc
Central City, PASkills
- Customer service
- Cooking techniques
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Supply restocking
- Food waste reduction
- Food handler certification
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Timeline
Cook
Health Care Services, Inc.
12.2025 - Current
Cook Manager
Gogas Service Station LLC
10.2020 - 08.2025
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
12.2017 - 10.2020
GED -
Tableland Services Inc