Lesia Tucker
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead First Cook
Compass Group Management
Fort Worth , Texas
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all meals were prepared within established time frames.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Advised management regarding changes or improvements that could be made in regards to operational efficiency or customer satisfaction.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Cook
Ridglea Country Club
Fort Worth , Texas
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Cook Shift Leader
Western Hills Nursing and Rehab
Fort Worth, TX
02.2015 - 03.2021
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with management to design menus and special dishes.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Split Shift Cook
Whitesettlement Nursing and Rehab
Fort Worth , Texas
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Hills High School
Fort Worth , Texas06-1983
Skills
- Special diets
- Food pairings
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Portion control
- Menu costing
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Waste reduction
- Allergy awareness
- Garnishing techniques
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation standards
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Recipe-based cooking
- Sauteing
- Frying
- Recipe modification
- Contamination prevention
- Grilling
- Order prioritization
- Food safety oversight
- Ingredients measuring
- Surface cleaning
- Dish preparation
- Plating and presentation
- Focused and disciplined
Timeline
Lead First Cook
Compass Group Management
12.2023 - Current
Cook
Ridglea Country Club
05.2022 - 12.2023
Cook Shift Leader
Western Hills Nursing and Rehab
02.2015 - 03.2021
Split Shift Cook
Whitesettlement Nursing and Rehab
08.2010 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Western Hills High School