Peggy Wiseman
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Reliable food preparation worker with strong background helping with customer orders, cooking and store cleanliness. Able to stand for long hours and complete demanding work in high-volume settings. Service-oriented, punctual and hardworking with excellent people skills.
Hardworking chef skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff. Solid background in food service field, with 20 years of experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Line Cook
Carolina Meadows Retirement Community
2019.11 - 2024.07
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Day Kitchen Manger
Hummingbird
2018.07 - 2019.11
Kitchen Crew
Chow
2016.08 - 2019.08
- Prepared various local and seasonal specialties for 500 table restaurant
- Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads
- Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean
- Handled various food-oriented responsibilities, including chopping vegetables, cutting up fresh fruit and preparing salads
- Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends
Kitchen Staff
Lucky 32
2014.05 - 2016.07
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas in conformance with health codes
- Adjusted preparation and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies
- Seasoned meats, chopped vegetables and mixed cake batter before the dinner rush so that kitchen processes moved smoothly
- Mentored new kitchen employees in the most effective cleaning and sanitation techniques
Kitchen Manager
Wakefield Wine Cellar
2012.10 - 2014.05
- Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Completed regular line checks to maximize quality assurance
- Kept kitchen clean, neat and sanitized by implementing surface and equipment schedules and standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Preble High School
Green Bay, WISkills
- Certified serv safe
- Consistent presentations
- Safe food handling
- [Equipment] familiarity
Certification
- SafeServ Certified:
Timeline
Senior Line Cook
Carolina Meadows Retirement Community
2019.11 - 2024.07
Day Kitchen Manger
Hummingbird
2018.07 - 2019.11
Kitchen Crew
Chow
2016.08 - 2019.08
Kitchen Staff
Lucky 32
2014.05 - 2016.07
Kitchen Manager
Wakefield Wine Cellar
2012.10 - 2014.05
High School Diploma -
Preble High School
- SafeServ Certified:
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