Kenneth Martin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Punctual Cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Autumn green
Chicago Heights, IL
05.2020 - 11.2023
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Analyzed trends in customer tastes and preferences and adjusted menus accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Cook Shift Leader
The Landing
Wheeling, IL
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
Cook
Trinity Christian College
Palos Hills, IL
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
Cook
Concordia University,
River Forest, IL
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Cook
Epic Burger
Chicago, IL
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Managed cashiering duties such as counting money at the end of shift.
- Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
- Coordinated with other departments such as front-of-house or catering services when needed.
- Implemented cost saving measures while still maintaining high quality standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Northwestern College
Bedford Park, IL06-1985
Skills
- Sanitation
- Frying
- Grilling
- Surface Cleaning
- Food Presentation
- Customer Service
- Order Verification
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Food Handling
- Cooking Techniques
- Cleaning and Organization
- Food Handler Certification
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Focused and Disciplined
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Autumn green
05.2020 - 11.2023
Cook Shift Leader
The Landing
03.2019 - 01.2021
Cook
Trinity Christian College
11.2016 - 05.2018
Cook
Concordia University,
05.2014 - 09.2016
Cook
Epic Burger
07.2010 - 02.2014
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Northwestern College
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