Reva Brinkley
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dedicated and dependable Food Service Cook with experience preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and working efficiently in fast-paced environments. Seeking to contribute strong teamwork and cooking skills to provide excellent food service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Mercy Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
- Prepare meals for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
- Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and served on time.
- Read and follow therapeutic and special diet orders.
- Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely.
- Store food properly and rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out).
- Monitor food quality, freshness, and portion sizes.
- Assist with food preparation, plating, and meal assembly.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work area.
- Opened and closed kitchen stations, including cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.
Line cook
The Cheesecake Factory
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while meeting ticket times.
- Assist with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, and measuring ingredients.
- Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely.
- Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
- Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations at the end of each shift.
Food Service worker
John Hopkins Bayview
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
- Assist cooks with food preparation, portioning, and meal assembly.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
- Operate cash registers or point-of-sale systems, if applicable.
- Work as part of a team to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Prepare and serve food and beverages according to established procedures.
Line cook
Towson Hot Bagels
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Prepared made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels, and other menu items.
- Operated grills, toasters, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Prepared ingredients, stocked workstations, and maintained inventory throughout each shift.
- Opened and closed kitchen stations, including cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Reach Partnership High School
Baltimore, MD06.2016
High School Diploma - Culinary
Carver vocational Technical Trade School
Baltimore, MD12.2015
Skills
- Cooking
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Hospitality and service industry background
Timeline
Cook
Mercy Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Line cook
The Cheesecake Factory
11.2021 - 02.2023
Food Service worker
John Hopkins Bayview
03.2020 - 08.2022
Line cook
Towson Hot Bagels
06.2016 - 03.2020
High School Diploma - Culinary
Carver vocational Technical Trade School
High School Diploma - undefined
Reach Partnership High School