JENNIFER DUKES
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with a strong foundation in food preparation and sanitation practices. Demonstrated ability to assist in menu item preparation, ensuring adherence to health department guidelines. Skilled in operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, contributing to a clean and organized work environment. Proven track record of collaborating with team members to maintain high customer satisfaction rates in fast-paced settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1981
1981
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Baltimore Community Coll
Baltimore, Maryland
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with menu item preparation including chopping vegetables, marinating meats and preparing sauces.
- Followed proper food handling methods as outlined by health department guidelines.
- Assembled food orders according to recipes and instructions provided by chefs or supervisors.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables.
Cook
I’m Still Standing
Baltimore, Maryland
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- 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.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- 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.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Education
Andover High School
Linthicum Heights, MDSkills
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Sanitation practices
- Ingredient sourcing
- Cooking techniques
- Problem resolution
- Buffet setup
- Deep-frying techniques
- Ingredient identification
- Temperature control
- Knife skills
- Pan-frying techniques
- Menu planning
- Cold food preparation
- Vegetable chopping
- Frying techniques
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Baltimore Community Coll
04.2024 - 09.2024
Cook
I’m Still Standing
12.2017 - 05.2019
Andover High School