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Kelly Allen

Cook , Prep ,
Etowah,TN

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Morning View Assisted Living, excelling in food preparation and sanitation. Proven ability to reduce food waste through effective portion control and enhance customer satisfaction with exceptional service. Skilled in knife techniques and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality meals in fast-paced environments.

Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.

Work History

Cook

Morning View Assisted Living
Maryville, TN
2024 - 2026
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • 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 food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.

Retail Sales Associate

Goodwill Store
Maryville, TN
2023 - 2024
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.

Cook

Full Service Bbq
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Office Secretary

Tri City Appliance Repair
2019 - 2022
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Provided excellent customer service through prompt response to inquiries, resolving issues quickly and professionally.
  • Provided administrative support during high-pressure situations enabling seamless workflow.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information related to personnel matters or company projects.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.

Cook

Tellico Village Yacht Club
2012 - 2019
  • Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
  • Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
  • Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Durand High School
Durand, MI
01-1987

Skills

Cooking

Work Availability

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Timeline

Cook

Full Service Bbq
01.2022 - 08.2022

Cook

Morning View Assisted Living
2024 - 2026

Retail Sales Associate

Goodwill Store
2023 - 2024

Office Secretary

Tri City Appliance Repair
2019 - 2022

Cook

Tellico Village Yacht Club
2012 - 2019

High School Diploma -

Durand High School

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