Karen Spangler
Hammond,IN
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook/Prep Cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Prep Cook
Jasons Sports Bar & Grill
2023.06 - 2024.08
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Prep Cook
Steve's catering
2022.12 - 2023.07
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
Prep Cook
Hall's chophouse
2020.10 - 2022.12
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
- Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
South Holland06.1983
Skills
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Meal Preparation
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Portion Control
- Cooking
Certification
Food handlers permit
Assessments
- Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation, Expert, 01/01/20
- Food Service Fit: Back of House, Proficient, 04/01/20
- Memorization, Expert, 03/01/20
- Work Style: Reliability, Highly Proficient, 01/01/20
- Food Safety, Proficient, 01/01/20
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Cook/Prep Cook
Jasons Sports Bar & Grill
2023.06 - 2024.08
Prep Cook
Steve's catering
2022.12 - 2023.07
Prep Cook
Hall's chophouse
2020.10 - 2022.12
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
Food handlers permit
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