Peggy Bivins
Lancaster,KY
Summary
Innovative Cook Trainer known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in menu development, kitchen equipment use, and health code compliance, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Excel in communication, leadership, and time management, contributing to successful team performance and training outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Trainer
archway management
Lancaster, KY
10.2014 - Current
- Demonstrated proper knife handling techniques, food preparation, presentation, cooking methods, safety measures and sanitation standards.
- Provided guidance on menu items or recipe changes when requested by management.
- Ensured that all health regulations were adhered to in accordance with local laws and ordinances.
- Observed trainees while they prepared meals so that any errors could be corrected immediately.
- Tracked inventory levels of food supplies needed for daily operations.
- Instructed cooks on how to properly use kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers .
- Monitored the cleanliness of working areas throughout shifts and ensured that sanitary conditions were maintained at all times.
- Mentored trainees to ensure they had the skills needed to work independently as a cook.
- Explained the importance of following established recipes accurately.
Cook
rose terrace lodge
Nicholasville, KY
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Education
GED -
Jessamine High
Nicholasville, KY05-1989
Skills
- Allergen awareness
- Nutrition awareness
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Sanitation practices
- Workplace safety
- Special diets
- Hygiene standards
- Menu planning
- Kitchen management
- FDA food guidelines
- Skills training
- Team Training
- Organizational and time management skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Self-Directed
Certification
- food handlers certification -obtained 2022
Timeline
Cook Trainer
archway management
10.2014 - Current
Cook
rose terrace lodge
05.2012 - 08.2014
GED -
Jessamine High
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