KELLY JUNKINS
Ogden
Summary
Detail-oriented cook adept in food spoilage prevention, kitchen sanitization, and quality assurance. Committed to timely food delivery and creating memorable dishes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Otter room
Homer
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for various menu items.
- Executed timely food preparation while adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline workflow and reduce order turnaround time.
Prep Cook
Harbor grill
Homer
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for various menu items.
- Executed timely food preparation while adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline workflow and reduce order turnaround time.
- Assisted in the preparation of sauces, dressings, and garnishes according to recipes.
Line Cook
Patrick Henry pub
Richmond
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for various menu items.
- Executed timely food preparation while adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline workflow and reduce order turnaround time.
Package Handler
UPS
Ogden
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated powered equipment to efficiently move packages throughout the facility.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize package sorting and delivery processes.
Line Cook
Otter room
Homer
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for various menu items.
- Executed timely food preparation while adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline workflow and reduce order turnaround time.
Cook
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Ogden
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in high-pressure environments
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
Cook
Best Western Hotel
Homer
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils
- Labeled and dated food, keeping industrial refrigerators and freezers neat and orderly
- Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality
- Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness.
Delivery Driver
Domino's pizza
Richmond
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Highly skilled at multitasking between various tasks such as taking orders, cooking pizzas, cleaning up after closing time
- Able to efficiently handle large volumes of orders during peak hours without compromising quality
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, co-workers and management personnel
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently producing quality pizzas
- Capable of operating cash registers for processing payments from customers correctly
- Cleaned and stocked workstations and display cases
- Read food order slips to prepare and cook food according to instructions.
Line Cook
Cary Street Cafe
Richmond
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment
- Worked with other members of the kitchen staff to ensure efficient service
- Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages
- Communicated effectively with co-workers to ensure timely delivery of orders
- Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling
- Practiced safe food handling procedures in accordance with local health regulations.
Food Truck Manager
Shakedown eats
Richmond
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed innovative menu items that increased customer satisfaction ratings significantly
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses while maintaining quality standards
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and profitability
- Ensured compliance with all local health codes and regulations
- Created promotional materials such as menus, flyers, banners
- To attract customers.
Breakfast Cook
Aroma's
Williamsburg
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintained a clean and safe kitchen area by adhering to all safety standards and sanitation regulations
- Cooked eggs, omelets, pancakes, French toast, waffles, bacon, sausages, hash browns and other hot foods quickly and efficiently
- Operated a variety of kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, fryers and grills safely and effectively
- Followed recipes accurately to create consistent meals that met restaurant standards
- Ensured quality of ingredients used in recipes for breakfast dishes were fresh and of the highest quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yorktown highschool
Yorktown, VASkills
- Order Delivery Practices
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Sous Vide Technique
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Pizza Making
- Timely Food Delivery
- Operations Management
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Food Allergies
- Dietary Restriction Support
- Dish Preparation
- Station Preparation
- Portion and Cost Control
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Sauce Preparation
- Chopping Vegetables
- Kitchen Sanitation Management
- Servsafe Certified
- Proper Food Temperatures
- Reading Comprehension
- New Recipe Creation
- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Creative candidate well-versed in preparing meals in a high-volume restaurant environment Skilled in preparing traditional and international dishes while adhering to food safety regulations Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and ensure efficient operations
- Hardworking individual skilled in preparing meals for large groups of people and creating unique and memorable dishes Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure A team player with excellent customer service skills, capable of effectively communicating with team members and customers
Accomplishments
- Utah food handlers license
Timeline
Line Cook
Otter room
05.2025 - 11.2025
Prep Cook
Harbor grill
05.2025 - 10.2025
Line Cook
Patrick Henry pub
01.2025 - 05.2025
Package Handler
UPS
11.2024 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Otter room
05.2024 - 09.2024
Cook
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
03.2024 - 05.2024
Cook
Best Western Hotel
05.2021 - 09.2023
Delivery Driver
Domino's pizza
01.2019 - 04.2021
Line Cook
Cary Street Cafe
01.2018 - 03.2020
Food Truck Manager
Shakedown eats
01.2018 - 03.2020
Breakfast Cook
Aroma's
01.2015 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Yorktown highschool