Lakisha Simon
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated and skilled cook with 8 years of experience in preparing delicious and visually appealing dishes. Adept at managing kitchen operations, coordinating with team members, and ensuring food quality and safety standards. Seeking to contribute my culinary expertise and creativity to a dynamic restaurant or catering team, with a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences for customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Meals on Wheels
06.2022 - Current
- Menu Planning: Collaborate with dietitians, nutritionists, or food service managers to plan balanced and diverse menus that meet dietary requirements and preferences of the community
- Food Preparation: Prepare and cook large quantities of food following standardized recipes and portion control guidelines
- This may involve chopping, slicing, dicing, and cooking a variety of ingredients
- Quantity Estimation: Calculate and adjust recipe quantities based on the number of servings required to avoid food wastage or shortages
- Food Safety: Strictly adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring that all food is handled, stored, and cooked in a way that prevents contamination and foodborne illnesses
Line Cook
The Service Company
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
Cook
Scend’s Restaurant
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Food Preparation: Preparing and portioning ingredients for various dishes
- Seasoning and marinating meats, vegetables, and other ingredients as needed
- Chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing ingredients
- Cooking: Cooking and grilling meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables to order
- Operating kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, grills, fryers, and microwaves
- Monitoring cooking times and temperatures to ensure food safety and quality
- Recipe Adherence: Following standard recipes and preparation techniques provided by the chef or kitchen manager
- Ensuring consistency in the taste, appearance, and portion sizes of dishes
- Presentation: Plating and garnishing dishes in an appealing and aesthetically pleasing manner
- Paying attention to detail to create visually appealing dishes
- Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhering to food safety guidelines and maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace
- Properly storing, labeling, and rotating food items to prevent spoilage and waste
- Monitoring and recording food temperatures to ensure they are within safe limits
Education
High school diploma -
Deer valley high school
Antioch, CA06.2005
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety protocols
- HACCP principles
- Handwashing and sanitation techniques
- Hard working
- Great communicator
- Adaptable
- Team player
- Creative
- Customer service
- Menu knowledge
- Continuous learning
Activities
- Passion for cooking and creating delicious dishes.
- Experimenting with new recipes and exploring different cuisines.
- Volunteering at local soup kitchens and community events.
- Participating in charity cooking events and fundraisers.
Timeline
Line Cook
The Service Company
02.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Cook
Meals on Wheels
06.2022 - Current
Cook
Scend’s Restaurant
06.2017 - 06.2022
High school diploma -
Deer valley high school
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