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Sally Smith

Aubrey,TX
Sally Smith

Summary

Dynamic Cooking Chef with extensive experience at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation and effective communication. Skilled in grilling techniques and kitchen management, consistently delivering customized culinary creations that meet diverse dietary needs.

Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

Cooking Chef
12.1993 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Education

Andress High School
El Paso, TX

Academic
05.1978

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen management
  • Meal preparation
  • Effective communications
  • Kitchen operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Grilling techniques
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Frying techniques

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Cooking Chef

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
12.1993 - 12.2021

Andress High School

Academic