Creating a better community by helping those around achieve greatness. Passionate, dedicated, and compassionate while maintaining a strong and productive relationship with fellow coworkers and the community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Astral at Franklin
Franklinton, Indiana
06.2022 - Current
Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies of customers.
Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
Analyzed forecast sheets and production plans to prepare ingredients for daily menu.
Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Effectively covered kitchen duties while dinning director is out of the office or on vacation.
Was the lead cook during an annual state inspection which we received a zero deficiency survey.
Medical parts Assembler
gmi corporation
10.2017 - 05.2021
Responsible for building and testing brain and breast biopsy tools, ensuring that you receive a quality product to help detect cancer
I have also been trained to assemble a medical tool that helps relieve some medical issues such as IBS and PTSD
Quality control, continuous training, keeping a clean and efficient work environment.
wood veneer assembler
Heitink achrictural veneer and plywood
05.2013 - 09.2015
My responsibilities included, but were not limited to, finding, and fixing imperfections in veneer wood sheets, ensuring a clean and orderly work environment, filling out paperwork, locating stock, and operating different tools needed to ensure my job was done efficiently.
Education
Manager Servsafe Course - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Servsafe
IN
03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
02-2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05-2021
CORE 40 GED -
Bloomington HS North
01.2015
Skills
Detail Oriented and Organized
Punctual and Reliable
Team Building
Excellent Communication Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office ie: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Kitchen Sanitation
Kitchen Organization
Employee Supervision
Training Management
Kitchen Management
Food Safety
Cooking techniques
Collaboration
Crew training
Timeline
Lead Cook
Astral at Franklin
06.2022 - Current
Medical parts Assembler
gmi corporation
10.2017 - 05.2021
wood veneer assembler
Heitink achrictural veneer and plywood
05.2013 - 09.2015
Manager Servsafe Course - Restaurant And Culinary Management