Dedicated Cook with expertise in food safety, team collaboration, and kitchen organization. Proven ability to train staff and implement process improvements for enhanced efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cook
Thriftway Supermarket
Pahokee, FL
08.2012 - 09.2015
Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes in compliance with health and safety standards.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
Assisted in menu planning and recipe development to enhance customer offerings.
Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation and service flow.
Assistant Cook
A & Associates
West Palm Beach, FL
09.2015 - 10.2021
Dispatched breakfast and lunch to students.
Cleaned trays in the dish room.
Delivered snacks to students.
Kept areas of work organized.
Replenished stocks and put away merchandise.
Experienced Cook/Food Dispatcher
Gove Elementary School
Belle Glade, FL
02.2023 - Current
Trained new staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques for quality assurance.
Monitored inventory levels, assisting with stock management to reduce waste.
Implemented process improvements that increased kitchen efficiency during peak hours.
Developed strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality ingredient sourcing.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.