Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook/Dishwasher
Orange Blossom Cafeteria/Catering
ST PETERSBURG, Florida
01.2004 - 04.2024
Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables.
Maintained a clean and sanitary work area by adhering to all safety standards.
Monitored product freshness and rotation of ingredients to ensure quality standards were met.
Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items, utensils, equipment and cleaning products.
Assisted with menu item preparation including chopping vegetables, marinating meats and preparing sauces.
Cook's Assistant
Apollo Health and Rehabilitation Center
St. Petersburg, FL
10.2018 - 12.2022
Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
Washed preparation utensils, tools and machinery by hand or industrial dishwasher.
Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
Verified freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches according to customer's orders or supervisor's instructions and approved procedures.
Recorded temperatures on appropriate logs and reports to notify supervisor of discrepancies.
Prep Crew Member/Driver
Victoria Martian's Day Care
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2016 - 10.2018
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Monitored fuel consumption and communicated issues and trends to managers at reorder points.
Created daily and weekly delivery window reports utilizing transport data.
Dispatched personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.
Inspected equipment, facilities and vehicles regularly to assess safety.
Transported children to and from their designated areas.
Line Cook
Edward White Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2007 - 04.2016
Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Dietary Aide/Cook
St. Anthony's Hospital-Central
St. Petersburg, FL
11.1999 - 01.2007
Determined food and beverage costs and assisted in implementing cost control procedures.
Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
Analyzed menus or recipes, standardized recipes or tested new products.
Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
Prepared meals by following recipes and determining group food quantities.
Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Senior High School
St. Petersburg, FL
06.1976
Skills
Recipe Adherence
Menu Item Preparation
Plating and Presentation
Safe Food Handling
Quality Control
Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
Grilling
Food Tray Delivery
Dishwasher Operation
Defensive driver training
Conflict resolution
Reliable & trustworthy
Customer service
Organizational skills
Class B CDL Driver
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Apollo Health and Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 12.2022
Prep Crew Member/Driver
Victoria Martian's Day Care
04.2016 - 10.2018
Line Cook
Edward White Hospital
02.2007 - 04.2016
Prep Line Cook/Dishwasher
Orange Blossom Cafeteria/Catering
01.2004 - 04.2024
Dietary Aide/Cook
St. Anthony's Hospital-Central
11.1999 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Senior High School
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