Sharon Lowes
Port Healthcare Center
Amesbury,MA
1
Certification
30
Years of experience
Dynamic Cook Supervisor with a proven track record at Port Healthcare Center, excelling in food safety and kitchen leadership. Enhanced meal quality through innovative cooking techniques and streamlined workflows, achieving high resident satisfaction. Skilled in inventory control and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines and sanitation standards.
Work History
Cook Supervisor
10 Years 4 Months- Delivered high-quality meals consistently through adherence to standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Streamlined food preparation workflows by fostering collaboration among team members.
- Maintained impeccable cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Optimized inventory management processes to guarantee consistent availability of ingredients and supplies.
- Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Train new employees in cooking techniques and operational procedures.
- Coordinate food preparation schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Implement process improvements to enhance meal quality and presentation.
- Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting communication among staff members.
- Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic kitchen environment through regular cleaning schedules and strict sanitation policies.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Exceeded health inspection standards consistently by maintaining a stringent focus on cleanliness and sanitation practices throughout the kitchen space.
- Cultivated a positive work atmosphere through open communication channels between staff members, promoting teamwork and cooperation among colleagues.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
Cook/Supervisor
5 Years 7 Months- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing complaints promptly and making necessary improvements to menu items and service.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
- Collaborated with dietary staff to accommodate special dietary needs of residents effectively.
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and efficient workflow practices.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
- Proactively addressed maintenance issues with kitchen equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted operations.
- Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure food safety and sanitation standards compliance.
Cook /Supervisor
6 Years 6 Months- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing supply chain processes for efficient meal preparation.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new cooks, enhancing team performance and cohesion.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation schedules, ensuring timely service delivery to residents.
- Collaborated with dietitians to create nutritious menus tailored to resident dietary needs.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on meals, maintaining high culinary standards and resident satisfaction.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by introducing efficient workflows, reducing food waste and improving service speed.
- Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
- Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic kitchen environment through regular cleaning schedules and strict sanitation policies.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Exceeded health inspection standards consistently by maintaining a stringent focus on cleanliness and sanitation practices throughout the kitchen space.
- Proactively addressed maintenance issues with kitchen equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted operations.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Seafood preparation
Stocks and soups
Portion control
Sauce making
Kitchen safety
Food preparation
Food safety regulations
Cooking techniques
Food presentation
Food storage
Special diets
Safe food handling
Sanitation procedures
Stocks and soups
Pasta making
Waste reduction
Kitchen safety
Food preparation
Cooking techniques
Food presentation
Food safety
Safe food handling
Plating
Kitchen leadership
Kitchen organization
Foodservice
Recipes and menu planning
Positive and professional
Dish preparation
Special dietary requirements
Inventory control
Certification
Manager Food Safety Certificate
Timeline
Cook Supervisor
Port Healthcare Center
05.2016 - CurrentRead More
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High School Diploma
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