Nicole Bifulco
Palmdale
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with over 5 years of experience in kitchen operations. Skilled in task delegation, meal preparation, and inventory management. Committed to enhancing food safety practices and ensuring superior dining experiences.
Detail-oriented Lead Cook recognized for strong kitchen organization and multitasking skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Meals on Wheels
Lancaster, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring to food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking method
- Coordinated inventory management, sourcing quality ingredients while minimizing waste.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Cook
Sedexo
Palmdale, CA
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared and cooked meals according to standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and organization, adhering to health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize food preparation processes.
- Implemented improvements in food presentation for enhanced dining experience.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Shift Supervisor
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Lancaster, CA
06.2006 - 02.2016
- Supervised daily operations ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service excellence.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock control.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively enhancing satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored kitchen operations ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dessert Sands Charter High School
LancasterCertificate Culinary -
University of Antelope Valley
LancasterSkills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Employee supervision
- Food inventory management
- Cost reduction
- Task delegation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Shift leadership
- Cooking
Timeline
Lead Cook
Meals on Wheels
03.2021 - Current
Cook
Sedexo
11.2019 - 01.2021
Shift Supervisor
Kentucky Fried Chicken
06.2006 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Dessert Sands Charter High School
Certificate Culinary -
University of Antelope Valley