Marcella Woodley
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Efficient cook with experience in short order cooking and diverse menu preparation under tight deadlines. Strong multitasking capabilities and thorough knowledge of food safety standards. Delivered quality meals swiftly, achieving high customer satisfaction while streamlining kitchen operations and minimizing food waste.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook/Line Cook
Tap Room
Charlotte, NC
09.2026 - Current
- Grilled burgers, wings chicken and other menu items to order
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak service times to ensure timely delivery.
- Monitored food temperatures and followed safe handling procedures.
- Cooked all food to the correct temperature following health code regulations.
- Plated meals and verified order accuracy to enhance customer satisfaction before service.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of line workstations to promote a safe and efficient cooking environment.
- Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Restocked kitchen supplies to ensure efficient workflow..
- Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal, cleaning grills, and emptying grease traps.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
Cook
Providence Meadows
Pineville, North Carolina
11.2024 - 08.2026
- Prepared daily meals for residents, ensuring adherence to Providence Meadows dietary guidelines for nutritional needs
- Accommodated special diet orders for residents, enhancing meal satisfaction and meeting individual dietary requirements
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas to maintain food safety standards and prevent spoilage.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Controlled portion sizes during food preparation to ensure consistency and reduce waste. using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Executed thawing techniques for frozen ingredients to prepare for meal service.
Cook
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Prepared and served meals following planned menus and dietary guidelines, ensuring adherence to recipes and temperature control for food safety.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area throughout shift.
- Sorted and arranged food items for efficient meal preparation. Supplies and equipment needed for meal preparation.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding dietary needs and requests.
- Documented daily meal production data, including meals served and waste amounts, to support operational assessments.
Line Cook
Compass Group / Morrison
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2016 - 01.2022
- Prepared line station foods following Morrison Healthcare recipes and portion standards
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Plated entrees and sides with consistent presentation for Compass Group service
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Education
Diploma - Math
Burchwood High School
Columbia , SC 08.1987 - 05.1990
Skills
- Grill station operations
- Grill operation
- Menu item preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Food temperature control
- Kitchen sanitation
- Order management
- Order management
Timeline
Grill Cook/Line Cook
Tap Room
09.2026 - Current
Cook
Providence Meadows
11.2024 - 08.2026
Cook
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Compass Group / Morrison
03.2016 - 01.2022
Diploma - Math
Burchwood High School
08.1987 - 05.1990