Noel Wood
Ellensburg,WA
Summary
Resourceful culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include advanced food preparation techniques, innovative menu development, and effective kitchen management. Excel at teamwork, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to excel in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The roadhouse
Ellensburg
03.2023 - Current
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Prep Cook
Bonzi teriyaki
Cle Elum, Washington
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Inspected finished dishes for quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Ellensburg
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Presented orders to guests within anticipated service times.
- Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
Gas Station Attendant
Shrees travel plaza
Ellensburg
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Checked tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
- Educated customers on loyalty programs and processed membership registrations
- Processed daily transactions promptly to keep workflows moving smoothly.
- Inspected identification to determine proper age of customers for alcohol and cigarettes.
- Conducted regular cleaning and maintenance of gas station facilities to uphold safety standards.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and provided assistance with purchases.
- Managed hazardous materials safely, including the disposal of oil and cleaning chemicals.
- Ordered stock and priced and shelved incoming goods.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store, including floors, shelves, counters and windows.
- Processed and verified age for the sale of age-restricted products according to legal guidelines.
Cook
The Orchard
Cle Elum, Washington
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holly Navarre High School
Navarre, FL06-2010
Skills
- Recipe-based cooking
- Recipe modification
- Frying
- Dish preparation
- Ingredients measuring
- Contamination prevention
- Food presentation
- Sauteing
- Sanitation
- Order prioritization
- Grilling
- Food handler certification
- Ingredient knowledge
- Cake decorating expertise
- Knife skills
- Allergen awareness
- Calm demeanor
- High volume production capability
Timeline
Cook
The roadhouse
03.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
Bonzi teriyaki
01.2023 - 03.2024
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2023 - 02.2023
Gas Station Attendant
Shrees travel plaza
01.2021 - 10.2022
Cook
The Orchard
01.2018 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Holly Navarre High School