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Kyla Hobbs

Ellsworth ,Maine

Summary

Skilled Cook with a proven track record at Elior North America CORPORATE CHEFS, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Expert in culinary creativity and kitchen organization, adept at multitasking and maintaining high sanitation standards. Demonstrates strong customer service and food preparation skills, significantly optimizing, kitchen operations and food quality, I can exceeded in working fast pace, I went to skills USA for culinary, I work well with a team, I know when I need to ask questions, I’m a extremely quick learner

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Elior North America CORPORATE CHEFS
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced team performance through regular debriefing sessions, discussing areas of improvement and celebrating shared successes.
  • Ensured adherence to health codes through regular cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing dietary restrictions and customizing menu items to meet individual needs.
  • 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 meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.

Cook

Franklin Trading Post
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assumed multiple roles in food service, including cooking, order taking and dishwashing.
  • Handle food preparation tasks consistently.
  • Handled culinary duties using stove and flat top.
  • Implemented sanitary cleaning protocols.
  • Experienced in handling dietary restrictions.
  • Trained in register operations.
  • Maintain proper organization of stocked goods.

Prep Cook

Northern Lights Main Coast Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.

Education

Sumner Memorial High School
Sullivan, ME

Culinary Arts Pastry, And Cooking

Hancock County Technical Center
Ellsworth, ME
06.2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Grilling
  • Food waste reduction
  • Portion control
  • Allergen awareness
  • Culinary creativity
  • Pastry making
  • OSHA
  • Food storage

Timeline

Cook

Elior North America CORPORATE CHEFS
10.2024 - Current

Cook

Franklin Trading Post
01.2024 - 07.2024

Prep Cook

Northern Lights Main Coast Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023

Sumner Memorial High School

Culinary Arts Pastry, And Cooking

Hancock County Technical Center
Kyla Hobbs