Lurtrina Warner
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Energetic Job Title with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Prep Cook
The UBar
03.2017 - 09.2022
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to increase trust and satisfaction.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Created new recipes and updated existing ones to reflect changing trends and customer preferences.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
Line Cook
Little Ray's Rocket Farm
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Line Cook
TGI Fridays
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
Education
Alonzo A. Crim
Atlanta, GAGED
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Chopping Vegetables
- Surface Work
- Regulatory Standards
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Recipe Preparation
- Tool Preparation
- Waste Control
- Salad Preparation
- Cleaning and Organization
- Cooking and Baking
- High-Volume Environments
- Kitchen and Food Safety
- Mixing Dishes
- Staff Meetings
- Surface Sanitizing
- Training Procedures
- Sanitary Standards
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Food Service Sanitation
- Heavy Lifting
- Timely Food Delivery
- Meat Preparation
- Quick-Learning
- Sanitization Protocols
- Safe Work Practices
- Proper Food Storage
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Line Cook
Little Ray's Rocket Farm
03.2020 - 06.2022
Kitchen Prep Cook
The UBar
03.2017 - 09.2022
Line Cook
TGI Fridays
08.2016 - 03.2018
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
03.2014 - 03.2017
Alonzo A. Crim
GED
Atlanta Technical College
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