Kendra Frend
Cortlandt Healthcare
Cortlandt Manor
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated cook skilled in food preparation, kitchen sanitation, and accommodating dietary needs. Committed to delivering high-quality meals and enhancing guest experiences through attention to detail and team collaboration.
Work History
Cook
4 Years 1 Month- Prepared and presented nutritious meals adhering to dietary restrictions and customer preferences.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance meal variety and quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, improving efficiency in service delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure safety standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with a fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Kitch Prep
9 Months- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Food preparation
Culinary techniques
Kitchen sanitation
Food storage
Food safety and sanitation
Safe food handling
Food handler certification
Food presentation
Cleanliness standards
Surface sanitation
Nutrition awareness
Special diets
Food spoilage prevention
Cleaning and organization
Surface cleaning
Dietary guideline knowledge
Food freshness management
Food safety regulations
OSHA
Dietary accommodations
Cooking
Customer service
Food handling
Cooking techniques
Frying
Knife skills
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Cook
Cortlandt Healthcare
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Kitch Prep
Compass Group USA
09.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Peekskill Highschool
High School Diploma
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