Marcus Harrison
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Sagora Senior Living
Fort Worth, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared daily meals following dietary guidelines for senior residents.
- Collaborated with staff to create weekly menus tailored to resident preferences.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness by adhering to sanitation and safety standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored cooking equipment for proper functioning and reported issues promptly.
- Ensured timely meal service during scheduled dining hours for residents.
- Developed relationships with residents through engaging meal presentations and interactions.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Cook
Seashells fish and chicken
Chicago, Illinois
04.2002 - 08.2022
- Prepared daily meals following dietary guidelines for senior residents.
- Collaborated with staff to create weekly menus tailored to resident preferences.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness by adhering to sanitation and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking food supplies and ordering essentials.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
Education
Paul Robeson
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Meal preparation
- Dietary guidelines
- Food safety practices
- Sanitation standards
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Grilling expertise
- Contamination prevention
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Special diets
- Temperature control
- Food handling
Timeline
Cook
Sagora Senior Living
08.2022 - Current
Cook
Seashells fish and chicken
04.2002 - 08.2022
Paul Robeson