Polina Nikonova
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Attentive cook with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook, Service Staff
Hill's Barbecue & Catering
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Alachua ESchool
Gainesville, FL05.2024
Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Cutting Techniques
- High-Volume Production Capabilities, Managing Multiple Tasks
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Timely Food Delivery
- Health Codes Understanding, Servsafe Certified, Food Preparation and Safety
- Dietary Restriction Support
- Calculations and Measurements, Attentive to Detail, Food Plating and Presentation, Garnishing and Plating
- Event Catering
- Dessert Preparation, Cake Decorating Expertise, Cooking and Baking
Certification
ServSafe, SafeStaff
Timeline
Cook, Service Staff
Hill's Barbecue & Catering
04.2022 - 12.2022
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Alachua ESchool
ServSafe, SafeStaff
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