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PATRICE L. EPPS

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

SERVICE PROFESSIONAL Multi-faceted service professional with 10 plus years of Line Cook experience. Possess the expertise to operate in a fast paced, multi-cuisine environment serving multiple clients with meticulous attention to detail to ensure that orders are fast, fresh and accurate. Excellent customer service skills that are enhanced by transformative communication and leadership skills. Recognized for exceptional service and goal achievement from adherence to precise instructions from lead and / or head chef. Demonstrated process improvement skills through the reduction of waste and costs. In-depth knowledge of food processing and safety.

Hardworking Cook coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment.

Motivated Cook with 15 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

LINE COOK

GUEST SERVICES INC
01.2018 - Current
  • Greet customers and prepare individually requested made-to-order customer meals for breakfast and lunch providing requested items within five minutes or less; repeating order, as necessary, to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction
  • Plan and prep all individual side items and condiments to minimize delays and maximize timeliness of order preparation
  • Coordinate with partner to ensure that all areas of the order process and sides are prepared and delivered to perfection
  • Assist and if necessary, facilitate the preparation of additional food items for the self-service area to expeditiously meet the needs of all customers
  • Train and / or assist in the training of new employees to ensure maximum performance and minimal inconvenience to customers.

COOK

SHOPPERS FOOD AND PHARMACY
01.2007 - 01.2018
  • Plan and prep assigned menu items to minimize delays and maximize timeliness of order preparation
  • Coordinate with co-workers to ensure that all self-service items are continuously monitored for food safety and ready for sale
  • Greet and address the needs of the customers for out-of-stock items or questions concerning content of specific meal items.

Education

Diploma -

Arundel High School

Skills

  • B
  • Process Improvement
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Food Production
  • Kitchen and Food Safety
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Process Mapping
  • Budgeting
  • Multi-tasking
  • Time Management
  • Commitment to Quality
  • Judgment / Decision Making
  • Coordination
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food preparation
  • Staff training

References

REFERENCES Furnished Upon Request

Timeline

LINE COOK

GUEST SERVICES INC
01.2018 - Current

COOK

SHOPPERS FOOD AND PHARMACY
01.2007 - 01.2018

Diploma -

Arundel High School
PATRICE L. EPPS