John Peterson
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Resourceful Senior Cook known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, inventory management, and food safety compliance. Excel in fast-paced environments through strong organizational, teamwork, and communication abilities, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and quality meal preparation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cook
Universal Orlando
Orlando, FL
05.2017 - Current
- Prepared meals for large groups according to established recipes, standards and menus.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation of stock to maintain quality control standards.
- Coordinated with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of meals during peak hours.
- Ensured all dishes were prepared correctly with attention to presentation quality.
- Supervised kitchen staff on the proper use of kitchen equipment and safety procedures.
- Adhered to all safety protocols when using sharp knives or operating heavy machinery in the kitchen.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
- Managed food waste by ensuring unused ingredients were stored properly or disposed of safely.
- Maintained food preparation areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
- Communicated effectively with waitstaff regarding meal preparation times and special requests from customers.
- Fostered a collaborative and respectful kitchen environment, promoting team cohesion.
- Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Monitored kitchen equipment for functionality and coordinated necessary repairs or replacements.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Enforced strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen and work areas.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding food safety.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Enforced health codes by monitoring employee hygiene practices in the kitchen area.
Crew Member
Five Guys
Winter Garden, FL
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Maintained organized storage areas for food products, beverages and restaurant supplies.
- Monitored quality of food served to ensure it met company standards for presentation and temperature.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to seating guests.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks, smoothies and milkshakes according to company standards.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into store computer system.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
Cashier
ShopRite
Garwood, NJ
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School
Westfield, NJ06-2013
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Safety
- Culinary techniques
- Food allergy understanding
- Sanitation Standards
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Senior Cook
Universal Orlando
05.2017 - Current
Crew Member
Five Guys
02.2016 - 05.2017
Cashier
ShopRite
04.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School