Lila Lowe
Athens,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with expertise in recipe adherence and food safety. Committed to maintaining high standards in food preparation and fostering teamwork to enhance customer satisfaction. Experienced culinary professional skilled in food safety, menu planning, and staff training. Proven ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently while ensuring quality and consistency in meal preparation. Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Food Management Group
Athens, Georgia
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and meals according to standardized recipes.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and maintained food safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet service demands efficiently.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively during meal preparation.
- Followed portion control guidelines while serving food to customers.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Cook/Bakery Supervisor
Wesley Woods Senior Living
Athens, Georgia
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
- Assisted in menu planning to meet residents' preferences and dietary needs.
- Trained new staff on food safety practices and kitchen procedures.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared vegetables and fruit by chopping, dicing, and slicing to ensure efficient meal service during peak hours.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Supervised and trained staff in the bakery, including assigning duties and tasks.
Breakfast Manager
Saucehouse Barbeque
Athens, Georgia
01.2014 - 09.2021
- Managed breakfast service operations, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Trained staff on preparation techniques and food safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory management for breakfast supplies and ingredients.
- Developed menus featuring seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Oversaw kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with vendors to source high-quality breakfast products.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback on menu offerings and service quality.
- Scheduled staff shifts to maintain adequate staffing levels during peak hours of operation.
- Controlled food costs by monitoring portion sizes and wastage.
- Provided feedback to staff regarding performance issues or areas needing improvement.
Education
no degree - 11 Grd Working On Ged
Clarke Central High
Athens, GA05-2027
Skills
- Recipe adherence
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Quality control
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Cooking
- Food handler certification
- Event catering
- New hire training
- Food preparation
- Food storage
- Temperature control
- Contamination prevention
- Special diets
- Health and safety compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Recipes and menu planning
Timeline
Cook
Food Management Group
08.2024 - Current
Cook/Bakery Supervisor
Wesley Woods Senior Living
11.2021 - 08.2024
Breakfast Manager
Saucehouse Barbeque
01.2014 - 09.2021
no degree - 11 Grd Working On Ged
Clarke Central High