Rita Lodahl
Kingman,Arizona
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. 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. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
White Cliffs Assisted Living
04.2016 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- 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.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Chef
Elks Country Club
03.2009 - 02.2016
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Cook
Great Falls Detention Center
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- 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.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
- Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
- Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
Chef
Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
07.1995 - 08.2002
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NV05.1965
Skills
- Ingredient Selection
- Sous Vide Technique
- Mixing Dishes
- Critical Thinking
- Dish Preparation
- Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
- Product Rotations
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Cooking and Baking
- New Recipe Creation
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Sauce Preparation
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Contemporary Sauce Work
- Proper Food Storage
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Collaborative Relationships
- Menu Planning
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Timely Food Delivery
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Attentive to Detail
- Machinery Upkeep
- Reading Comprehension
- Food Rotation
- Chef Assistance
- Sandwich Preparation
- Chopping Vegetables
- Regulatory Adherence
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Injury Avoidance
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Portion and Cost Control
- Industry Trends
- Event Catering
- Station Preparation
- Food Safety and Quality
- Pizza Making
- Staff Meetings
- Developing Menus
- Dietary Restrictions
- Preservation Methods
- Guest Experiences
- Proper Food Temperatures
- Ingredient Restocking
- Operation and Control
- Disciplinary Action
- Hospitality Management
- Dessert Preparation
- Formula Mixing
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Guest Satisfaction
- Janitorial Duties
- Condiment Refilling
- Food Handlers Certification
- Creative Solutions
- Chemical Cleaners
- Disease Prevention Education
- Food Production Scheduling
- Producing Special Events
- Flat Top Grills
- Special Dietary Requests
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Hot and Cold Foods
- Processing Customer Requests
- Emergency Situations
- Production Worksheets
- Counter Sanitization
- Production Line Management
- Social Perceptiveness
Timeline
Cook
White Cliffs Assisted Living
04.2016 - Current
Chef
Elks Country Club
03.2009 - 02.2016
Cook
Great Falls Detention Center
01.2006 - 07.2008
Chef
Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
07.1995 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
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