Lisa Strait
Lorain
Summary
Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cold Prep Chef
Compass Group USA
Brooklyn
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily meal service in high-volume kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes during service hours.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic knife skills such as chopping herbs or dicing vegetables.
- Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
Sous Chef
Innovation Foods
Twinsburg
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in menu development and seasonal recipe creation for diverse clientele.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Implemented food safety standards to uphold quality and hygiene regulations.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures for optimal dish preparation consistency.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
Dietary Cook
O Neill
Fairview
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and client preferences.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety regulations daily.
- Adapted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests promptly.
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
Education
Black River
Medina, OhSkills
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety standards
- Waste reduction
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Safe food handling procedures
- Food storage
Timeline
Cold Prep Chef
Compass Group USA
06.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Innovation Foods
04.2023 - 05.2023
Dietary Cook
O Neill
04.2018 - 01.2021
Black River