Lorna Penn
Cook / customer service
Aurora,CO
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and reducing food waste, I leveraged strong multitasking and knife skills at Health Care Services Group LLC to elevate food quality and presentation. My collaborative spirit and commitment to sanitation practices significantly boosted team efficiency and customer satisfaction, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and interpersonal finesse.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Health Care Services Group Llc
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Introduced waste reduction program, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Kitchen Staff
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, maintaining sanitary conditions per local health department guidelines.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Education
None - Criminal Justice
Southwest Community College
Los Angeles CA Skills
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Order verification
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Ingredients measuring
- New hire training
- Nutrition awareness
Timeline
Kitchen Staff
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
02.2024 - Current
Cook
Health Care Services Group Llc
None - Criminal Justice
Southwest Community College
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