Melissa Meyer
Madison,WI
Summary
Dedicated manager/sous chef/line cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare foods. Skillful in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and receiving, stocking and ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2, Food Modification Specialist
Central Wisconsin Center
Madison , WI
09.2014 - Current
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs, and dysphagia needs.
- Set up and prepare standardized recipes.
- Replenished food items from inventory, and rotated ingredients.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Made recommendations to management regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
- Managed consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes.
- Modified prepared food by blending, chopping, and straining to meet the needs of our residents.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Training and mentoring new kitchen staff on operational procedures, safety protocols, equipment usage, and following standardized recipes.
Station Cook
Taher
Waunakee, WI
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
- Recorded food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Monitored inventory to maintain proper supply level.
- Prepared and served around 1000 daily meals.
- Tracked activities in daily logs and weekly update reports.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Manager
Tano's Pizza
Cross Plains, WI
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
- Organized store and maintained high standards for cleanliness.
- Completed daily sales reports and analyzed metrics to identify trends.
- Made all in house sauce, cheese blends, and pizza dough.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Head Chef
Grumpy's
Minneapolis, MN
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Controlled and directed food preparation process.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Monitored the quality, presentation, and quantities of plated food across the line.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor, and unique visual appeal.
- Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
Skills
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Focused and disciplined
- ServSafe certified in MN and WI (need to renew)
- Staff Training
- Team Management
- Cleaning and organization
- Food service sanitation
- Leadership qualities
- Recipe preparation
- High volume production capability
- Familiar with a wide range of kitchen equipment
- I have 30 years of cooking and restaurant experience
Timeline
Cook 2, Food Modification Specialist
Central Wisconsin Center
09.2014 - Current
Station Cook
Taher
04.2013 - 09.2014
Manager
Tano's Pizza
07.2012 - 09.2014
Head Chef
Grumpy's
07.2008 - 06.2012
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