Shanell McMorris
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Gloria Dei Senior Community, excelling in kitchen management and waste reduction. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative recipe adjustments and effective communication. Skilled in large-scale food preparation, ensuring high standards of food safety and sanitation while optimizing workflow during peak hours.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Gloria Dei Senior Community
Warrington, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted periodic inventories of kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies to determine restocking needs.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies by reducing waste and optimizing portion sizes in menu items.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to company guidelines concerning safety procedures when handling hot surfaces or sharp objects.
Cook
PJ's cuisine restaurant
Kingston , Jamaica
01.2012 - 06.2019
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jose Martin Technical High School
Kingston . Jamaica09-1995
Skills
- Food safety
- Waste reduction
- Culinary techniques
- Customer satisfaction
- Organizational skills
- Recipe adjustment
- Communication skills
- Large-scale food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food delivery
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
Timeline
Lead Cook
Gloria Dei Senior Community
08.2024 - Current
Cook
PJ's cuisine restaurant
01.2012 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Jose Martin Technical High School
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