Jennifer Lingl
Fairmont
Summary
Results-driven Cook Shift Leader skilled in optimizing kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Known for enhancing customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality meals promptly and mentoring staff in culinary techniques.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Compass Group USA
Fairmont, MN
09.2004 - Current
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on culinary techniques and operational procedures.
- Coordinated food preparation schedules to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction through attention to quality and presentation of dishes.
- Collaborated with management to streamline kitchen processes, improving service delivery times.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Streamlined food preparation tasks for more efficient service during peak hours.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
Rasmussen University
Minnesota11-2025
High School Diploma -
Fairmont Jr/Sr High School
Fairmont, MN06-2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Meal preparation
- Knife skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Time management
- Food handling safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Temperature control
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Cooking
- Verbal and written communication
- Food allergy safety
- Safe food handling
- Bulk food preparation
- ServSafe certification
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Compass Group USA
09.2004 - Current
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Fairmont Jr/Sr High School