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Polly Wilbourn

Church Hill,TN

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Asbury Of Kingsport
04.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.

Cook

The King’s Academy
10.2012 - 07.2023
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.

Cafe Lead

Skyland Ranch
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
  • Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate events and promotions.
  • Tracked food production levels and meal counts.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Skills

  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Food Presentation Talent
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • High-Volume Production Capabilities
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Plating and Presentation

Timeline

Cook

Asbury Of Kingsport
04.2023 - Current

Cafe Lead

Skyland Ranch
09.2022 - 04.2023

Cook

The King’s Academy
10.2012 - 07.2023

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

East Tennessee State University

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