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Riley Layton

Riley Layton

Laveen,AZ

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Phoenician Marriot, excelling in recipe-based cooking and food safety oversight. Recognized for maintaining high sanitation standards and attention to detail, ensuring quality dishes consistently. Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively while fostering a collaborative environment with team members and servers. ServSafe certified.

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook III

Phoenician Marriot
08.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Pet Sitter

Family Members And Neighbors
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.

Volunteer

Feed My Starving Children, Chandler
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.

Babysitter

Family Friends And Neighbors
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Education

Red Mountain High School
Mesa, AZ

Skills

  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Food safety oversight
  • Food handling
  • Order prioritization
  • Surface cleaning
  • Sanitation
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Sanitation practices
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • ServSafe certified
  • Quality assurance and control

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Family Members And Neighbors
09.2024 - 09.2024

Cook III

Phoenician Marriot
08.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Feed My Starving Children, Chandler
02.2024 - 02.2024

Babysitter

Family Friends And Neighbors
04.2023 - 06.2023

Red Mountain High School
Riley Layton