Rochelle Allen

Work History

Senior Star

Kansas City, MO

02.2022 - Current

Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.

Compass Group USA

Kansas City, MO

11.2018 - 01.2022

Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Texas School For The Deaf

Austin, TX

11.2008 - 11.2013

Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Designed dynamic and seasonal menus.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.