Jennifer Roses
Peckville,PA
Summary
Resourceful culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include advanced food preparation techniques, innovative menu development, and effective kitchen management. Excel at teamwork, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to excel in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Schiffs Wholesale Cash and Carry
Scranton, Pennsylvania
09.2003 - 09.2024
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- 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.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harcourt/ Pennfoster
Scranton, PA09-2000
Skills
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food handling
- Food safety oversight
- Grilling
- Surface cleaning
- Frying
- Order prioritization
- Cooking
- Ingredients measuring
- Sanitation
- Contamination prevention
- Knife skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Event catering
- Sanitation practices
- High volume production capability
- Kitchen organization
- Time management
Timeline
Cook
Schiffs Wholesale Cash and Carry
09.2003 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Harcourt/ Pennfoster
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