Justin Herdt
Wheatland
Summary
Dynamic Head Cook with extensive experience at Platte County School Dist #1, excelling in food safety and kitchen management. Proven ability to adapt recipes for dietary needs while maintaining high sanitation standards. Skilled in inventory oversight and meal preparation, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional food quality. Strong communicator dedicated to team success.
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Platte County School Dist #1
03.2020 - Current
- Learned and adhered to food safety standards and regulations.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring timely delivery of food.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Supported inventory management by tracking food usage.
- Adapted recipes based on dietary restrictions and customer preferences.
- Gained experience using commercial kitchen equipment efficiently.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wheatland High School
Wheatland, WY05-1998
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Food storage
- Meal preparation
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipe development
- Cost control
- Food spoilage prevention
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Baking and pastry
- Waste reduction
- Nutrition
- Sanitation standards
- Food plating and presentation
- Inventory oversight
- Kitchen management
- Inventory replenishment
- Cooking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Head Cook
Platte County School Dist #1
03.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wheatland High School
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