Nija Cunningham
Waxahachie
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at UT Southwestern Medical Center, excelling in food preparation and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance team performance and deliver exceptional customer service. Skilled in ingredient measurement and kitchen equipment operation, ensuring high-quality meals and a clean, organized work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas
09.2021 - 12.2025
- Adhered to food safety guidelines while preparing specialty items, salads, sandwiches, and fruits.
- Responded to calls from patients and physicians regarding meal requests.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to standardized recipes and procedures.
- Utilized various utensils and equipment such as grinders, slicers, mixers, and blenders.
- Cleaned and sanitized work area and equipment at end of each shift.
- Weighed and measured ingredients accurately to ensure quality food preparation.
Assistant Cook
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Executed daily food preparation for diverse hot and cold meals at multiple workstations.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
- Interacted courteously with hospital staff and visitors to ensure efficient service.
- Adhered to all departmental and hospital policy standards.
Shift Lead/Keyholder
Menchies Frozen Yogurt
Cedar Hill
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Executed opening and closing procedures for store operations.
- Reset cash drawers to ensure accurate financial transactions.
- Trained and assisted employees to enhance team performance.
- Ensured proper stocking of all products and supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness of store and yogurt machines for optimal customer experience.
Cashier
Golden Chick
Desoto
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained food orders from customers over the front counter and drive-thru
- Responsible for packing the food orders and serve the customer in a timely manner
- Performed sales transactions on cash register and obtain cash or credit card payments
- Responsible for cleaning the dishes and cooking equipment
- Replenished condiments, napkins and straw containers
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2019
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Culinary creativity
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Ingredient measurement and menu planning
- Customer interaction
Timeline
Cook
UT Southwestern Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2025
Assistant Cook
UT Southwestern Medical Center
04.2020 - 09.2021
Shift Lead/Keyholder
Menchies Frozen Yogurt
03.2018 - 02.2020
Cashier
Golden Chick
02.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
El Centro College