Motivated employee eager to take on new challenges. with value ethics, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working under pressure effectively without supervision and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Chick-fil-A
Boise, ID
07.2022 - Current
Prepared salads, appetizers and cold dishes according to recipes.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
Stocked kitchen with supplies such as food ingredients and cooking utensils.
Determined amounts of food portions for each dish according to menu specifications.
Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
Baked breads, cakes, pies and other pastries as required by the chef.
Monitored quality of ingredients used in the preparation of food items.
Maintained records of the quantity of food used daily for inventory purposes.
Assisted in training new cooks on proper methods of preparing meals.
Checked temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
Cooked meats, fish, vegetables and other foods according to recipes or customer's orders.
Organized kitchen storage areas to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
Adhered to sanitation regulations when cleaning kitchen surfaces, utensils and equipment.
Weighed out ingredients for recipes accurately using scales provided.
Conducted regular maintenance checks on kitchen appliances to ensure safety.
Notified manager immediately if any problems arose in the kitchen area.
Provided guidance on how best to cook certain types of meat or seafood items.
Ensured that all dishes were prepared quickly while still maintaining high quality standards.
Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.