Shakira Strickland

Cook, Waitress, Third Assistant Manager

Mazzios Italian Eatery

07.2021 - Current

Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
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.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.