Marie Coleman
cook
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience in food preparation and service. Proficient in inventory management and maintaining cleanliness standards. Skilled in operating a variety of industrial kitchen equipment, including deep fryers,grills,mixers streamers,and ovens. Possess a positive attitude and strong term work abilities,with a commitment to safety and attentiveness in all tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Rouses Supermarket
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
Caregiver
Interactive Health Care
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Breakfast Cook
Magee's Patio Cafe
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude under pressure, fostering a supportive team environment within the kitchen staff.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing and serving high-quality breakfast dishes.
- Handled special dietary requests with care, ensuring the satisfaction of all guests regardless of restrictions or preferences.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently, proactively ordering supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities to simultaneously manage multiple cooking stations during busy service periods.
- Ensured optimal freshness of ingredients with proper storage techniques and rotation practices.
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail when plating dishes, ensuring visually appealing presentation that met restaurant standards.
- Improved workflow efficiency through proactive communication with front-of-house staff regarding order statuses and potential delays.
- Reduced wait times for guests by swiftly preparing high-quality breakfast dishes in a timely manner.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Prep Line Cook
Houston ISD
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
- Provided excellent customer service by swiftly addressing any concerns or special requests from guests regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Consistently met strict deadlines for meal preparation during busy shifts, contributing to timely service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Education
GED -
Barbara Jordan
Houston, TXCulinary Arts
Shreveport Job Corp
Shreveport, LASkills
- Team Player
- Customer Service
- Active listener
- Food safety and sanitation
Timeline
Baker
Rouses Supermarket
07.2022 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Interactive Health Care
05.2021 - 10.2021
Breakfast Cook
Magee's Patio Cafe
02.2020 - 05.2020
Prep Line Cook
Houston ISD
09.2016 - 06.2019
GED -
Barbara Jordan
Culinary Arts
Shreveport Job Corp
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