Dedicated cook with 5 years of experience in high-pressure kitchens, proven to create innovative dishes while maintaining food quality, food safety and presentation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
04.2024 - 10.2025
Prepared meals following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas and storage spaces.
Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
Assisted with inventory management by tracking food supplies and ingredients.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service to patients.
Followed food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
Adapted menus based on dietary restrictions and patient preferences effectively.
Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and equipment usage as needed.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Cook
Hickory Tavern
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - 06.2024
Prepared meals following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas and storage spaces.
Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
Assisted with inventory management by tracking food supplies and ingredients.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service to patients.
Followed food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Cook
Centurion Lounge
Charlotte, NC
08.2021 - 08.2023
Prepared meals following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas and storage spaces.
Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
Assisted with inventory management by tracking food supplies and ingredients.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service to patients.
Followed food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and equipment usage as needed.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Baking And Pastry/Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05-2027
GED -
South Carolina Youth Challenge Program
Columbia, SC
12-2020
Skills
Menu planning
Culinary technique
Inventory management
Food safety compliance
Team collaboration
Customer service
Timeline
Cook
Atrium Healthcare
04.2024 - 10.2025
Cook
Hickory Tavern
01.2024 - 06.2024
Cook
Centurion Lounge
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Baking And Pastry/Entrepreneurship