Nikki Atwood
Vancouver,USA
Summary
Gained valuable insights and skills in the industry through direct on-the-job training.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep person
BJ’s restaurant & Brew House
Hillsboro, OR
01.2014
- Put inventory away properly following F.I.F.O. per state food safety guidelines.
- Prepped 10+ sauces and produce to corporate standards.
- Opened and maintained kitchen and maintained a clear work space.
Cook
Bleu Door Bakery
Vancouver, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Implemented efficient food preparation techniques to reduce waste.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Cook
Koelsch Senior Communities
Vancouver, WA
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning and ingredient sourcing for diverse dietary needs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service delivery.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in stock management processes.
- Supported special event catering, enhancing dining experiences for residents.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- 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.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager
PNW Meatheads
Longview, WA
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Prep all the food for an entire restaurant.
- Prep all the food for the catering company.
- Prep all the food for the food truck.
- Manage a wide range group of employees.
Chef / prep cook
Barrel Mountain Brewery
Battle Ground, WA
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Cooked and prepared meats, sauces, dressings, veggies, and specials. 75+ menu items
- Maintained working knowledge of food safety from start to finish.
- Visually verified cooking station for completeness of ingredients. Stocked areas for oncoming shifts.
- Stored inventory in proper areas per food storage guidelines.
Kitchen manager/cook
The Garage Bar and Grille
Vancouver, WA
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Created and posted schedule. Ordered ingredients and inventory from vendors.
Education
GED/ HSD - undefined
Lower Columbia College
03-2026
Skills
- Managed freight orders and conducted verification to maintain operational efficiency
- Executed effective multitasking strategies to enhance productivity in fast-paced settings
- Applied knowledge of kitchen procedures to enhance culinary efficiency
- Interpreted and followed recipes to ensure quality and accuracy in food preparation
- Utilized advanced knife handling skills to enhance culinary operations and maintain high standards of food quality
- Maintained valid Washington State food handler's card to uphold food safety standards
- Food storage techniques
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Cutting techniques
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Sanitation practices
- Quality control procedures
- Stock rotation
- Food presentation
- Measuring ingredients
- Task delegation
- Ingredient preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Training new employees
- Food quality assurance
- Portion control
- Temperature control
- Menu planning
- Food handling certification
- Batch cooking
- Recipe execution
- Catering experience
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Cook
Bleu Door Bakery
05.2025 - Current
Cook
Koelsch Senior Communities
05.2022 - 04.2025
Prep Cook / Kitchen Manager
PNW Meatheads
07.2020 - 05.2022
Chef / prep cook
Barrel Mountain Brewery
07.2015 - 12.2018
Prep person
BJ’s restaurant & Brew House
01.2014
Kitchen manager/cook
The Garage Bar and Grille
06.2013 - 07.2015
GED/ HSD - undefined
Lower Columbia College