Adriene Watson
La Plata,MD
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong 30 years track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Loyola Retreat House
12.2009 - 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Mentored junior staff members on effective food preparation techniques and safe handling procedures for various ingredients used in the kitchen.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted patients with meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation while promoting healthy dietary habits.
- Enhanced food safety measures by implementing comprehensive training programs for staff.
Cook
Captain Johns
08.1989 - 06.2009
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
- Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.
- Exhibited flexibility by adapting to last-minute menu changes or substitutions, ensuring continuous service without disruptions.
- Trained new prep cooks on proper techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen procedures for seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
- Followed recipe cards and production and portion standards to prepare food of consistent quality.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Plata High Schoo1
La Plata, MD01-1987
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Cooking techniques
- Materials management
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory control systems
- Inventory counts
Timeline
Cook
Loyola Retreat House
12.2009 - Current
Cook
Captain Johns
08.1989 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
La Plata High Schoo1
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