LaTasha Olson
Gallup,USA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook III
Ldc Inc
Route 66 Casino Buffet 66
09.2024 - Current
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Ensured proper food temperatures were maintained throughout service, preserving dish quality and preventing potential health hazards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing and presenting high-quality buffet dishes.
- Maintained open communication lines with front-of-house staff regarding special dietary requests or allergen concerns from guests.
- Actively contributed to creating a positive work atmosphere, fostering teamwork among fellow cooks and staff members.
- Assisted with training new hires, ensuring they were familiar with buffet cook duties and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to develop new menu items for seasonal specials and promotional events.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Trained and supervised new kitchen staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
Cook II
LDC INC STATDIUM 66
Route 66 Casino
10.2022 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Banquet set up and server
Sandia Casino
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Role :Set up banquets for various party's, weddings, meeting, fundraisers,ect. Clean and set dinning tables polishing silverware, tearing down and cleaning up after banquets and parking and storing any thing used for banquets.
Server/ Prep Cook
Bacon Jam
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Role :Take orders input orders on POS, side work in front of house, also prepped and proportion food, clean and restock front and back of restaurant. I also washed and sanitized any dirty dishes. Deep cleaned cooks line as well as kitchen and equipment.
Temp prep cook
Buffet 66
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Role :Prepare food and serve for dinner menu for buffet. I was able to learn just about every station the buffet.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Waitress
Dennys
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Role :Waiting on customers took orders in store and on phone, maintained clean working areas, served food, prep miscellaneous food items for shift and next shifts, would wash dishes when on graveyard shift numerous occasions when short handed.
Education
Introduction to Culinary arts - undefined
GHS
High School diploma - undefined
GHS
01.2005
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Contamination prevention
- Grilling
- Food handler certification
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- New hire training
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food trends awareness
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Temperature control
- Positive and professional
- Teamwork and collaboration
Disclaimer
(LaTasha Olson)
COVER LETTER
- LaTasha Olson
- Tashie44.LO@gmail.com
- 5055899737
- 2022-11-09
- Hiring Manager
- LCD
- 14500 Central Ave SW, Rio Puerco, Albuquerque, NM 87121
- Dear Hiring Manager
- I'm applying for a Utility position at your company. Based on the posted description, I'm confident that I am fully qualified for the position and will be a strong addition to your team. Being able to work through People Ready allowed me to learn the job duties as well as work and gain the experience with Stadium 66.
- I can be reached at the number above or at my email address.
- Sincerely, LaTasha Olson
Timeline
Cook III
Ldc Inc
09.2024 - Current
Cook II
LDC INC STATDIUM 66
10.2022 - 08.2024
Server/ Prep Cook
Bacon Jam
06.2019 - 03.2020
Temp prep cook
Buffet 66
06.2019 - 08.2019
Banquet set up and server
Sandia Casino
05.2019 - 11.2020
Waitress
Dennys
10.2015 - 05.2018
Introduction to Culinary arts - undefined
GHS
High School diploma - undefined
GHS