Lacresha Simmons
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
01.2005 - 09.2013
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Cook
Gift Of Love Ministry Restaurant
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Prep Cook
Live Love Laugh Kitchen & Grill
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Education
GED -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC06.2010
Skills
- Sanitization Protocols
- Portion Standards
- Time Management
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Cutting Techniques
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Preparation
- Cleaning and Organization
- Dish Preparation
- Team Oriented
- High-Volume Environments
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Storage
- Willingness to Learn
- Equipment Sanitation
Timeline
Prep Cook
Live Love Laugh Kitchen & Grill
06.2021 - 08.2022
Cook
Gift Of Love Ministry Restaurant
02.2019 - 03.2021
Cook
Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
01.2005 - 09.2013
GED -
Trident Technical College
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