Jennifer Bryan
Lakeland,Florida
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
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Publix
, USA
11.2022 - Current
- Cooking for employees and following all recipe instructions
- Working with other team members to accomplish daily tasks, such as clean lists and paperwork
- Customer service, organizing and filling out paperwork, filling out shopping lists for ordering product and taking on hand inventory, as well as checking in product from delivery trucks
- Prepared diverse menu items in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient service flow.
- Monitored food inventory and restocked supplies as needed.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Maintained organized workstations to promote productivity and efficiency.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Cook
IHop
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Line cook, Prep Cook, some trainer experience, and guest service
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards.
- Prepared diverse menu items in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient service flow.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Maintained organized workstations to promote productivity and efficiency.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Cook/ Trainer
Steak N’ Shake
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Customer Service, cook, Drive Thru operator, and Certified Trainer Experience
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality control.
- Implemented health regulations to maintain a safe cooking environment.
- Mentored trainees to ensure they had the skills needed to work independently as a cook.
- Monitored the cleanliness of working areas throughout shifts and ensured that sanitary conditions were maintained at all times.
- Ensured that all health regulations were adhered to in accordance with local laws and ordinances.
- Demonstrated proper knife handling techniques, food preparation, presentation, cooking methods, safety measures and sanitation standards.
- Organized and conducted orientation sessions to introduce new employees to restaurant policies and procedures.
- Explained the importance of following established recipes accurately.
- Instructed cooks on how to properly use kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers .
- Motivated trainees by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Observed trainees while they prepared meals so that any errors could be corrected immediately.
Education
Associate in Science and Liberal Arts (AA) - Business Management And Supervision
Polk State College
Lakeland, Florida 01.2010 - 11.2025
Diploma -
Lake Gibson Senior High/ West Area Adult
Skills
- Good Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Typing 20-25 wpm
- Customer service
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Kitchen operations
- Employee training
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Kitchen organization
- Focused and disciplined
- Allergen awareness
- Cost control
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food handling
- Grilling expertise
- Food waste reduction
- New hire training
- Attention to detail
- High volume production capability
- Food preparation
- ServSafe certified
- Stock management
- Staff training
- Food handler certification
- Health code adherence
- Surface cleaning
- Calm demeanor
- Multitasking and organization
- Plating and presentation
- Ingredients measuring
- Sauce making
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Health and safety compliance
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food storage
- Sanitation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Leadership Experience
Training new hires, focusing on the company’s guidelines and policies especially safety.
Communication Skills
I work well with others and have good communication skills when training new employees. I have an energetic personality and great customer service skills.
Timeline
Cook
Publix
11.2022 - Current
Cook
IHop
07.2018 - 11.2022
Cook/ Trainer
Steak N’ Shake
05.2016 - 07.2018
Associate in Science and Liberal Arts (AA) - Business Management And Supervision
Polk State College
01.2010 - 11.2025
Diploma -
Lake Gibson Senior High/ West Area Adult