Marcus Pehan
McMinnville,OR
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and efficient multitasker dedicated to working hard.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
McMinnville, OR
01.2019 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Kitchen Utility Worker
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces for seamless food preparation.
- Reduced food waste with proper storage and rotation of ingredients to ensure freshness and costeffectiveness.
- Enhanced team productivity by collaborating closely with co-workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Ensured high food safety standards by diligently following sanitation and cleanliness guidelines at all times.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels through regular assessment of supplies and effective communication with management.
- Streamlined dishwashing process, utilizing time-management skills to prioritize daily responsibilities effectively.
- Increased overall kitchen cleanliness, focusing on deep-cleaning tasks such as scrubbing floors, walls, and equipment surfaces regularly.
- Promoted a safe working environment through strict adherence to health codes and regulations within the kitchen workspace.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mcminnville High School
Mcminnville, OR06.2011
Skills
- Cooking
- Food Handling
- Performance Improvement
- Strong Attention to Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Effective Planner
- Cleaning and Organization
- Knife skills
- Supply Restocking
- Efficient Multitasking
- Works Well Under Pressure
Timeline
Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2019 - Current
Kitchen Utility Worker
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Mcminnville High School