Melissa Kelley
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Seasoned Cook with a track record of streamlining kitchen operations and enhancing customer satisfaction at ASU through expert food preparation and efficient service. Skilled in cooking techniques and kitchen equipment maintenance, coupled with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and communication abilities, ensuring high-quality culi nary experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
USA
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Cook
ASU
02.2009 - 03.2011
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Education
Scholarship - Basic
Peru State College
Peru, NE01.1974
Skills
- 1Customer Service
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Supply Restocking
Certification
1, BOYS TOWN NEBRASKA 1968 to 1972
- Certified CULINARYY ARTS CERTIFICATE. ,
Timeline
Cook
USA
08.2024 - Current
Cook
ASU
02.2009 - 03.2011
1, BOYS TOWN NEBRASKA 1968 to 1972
- Certified CULINARYY ARTS CERTIFICATE. ,
Scholarship - Basic
Peru State College
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