Sharonda Jordan
Newark
Summary
Hardworking Prepared Foods Team Member dedicated to customer service, safety and sales. Delivers quality foods and expert support every day. Skilled in continuously restocking and merchandising products.
Energized professional promoting more than 3 years of expertise performing successfully in busy settings while assisting customers. Skilled Prepared Foods Team Member with task prioritization and organizational talents. Offering great item restocking and inventory oversight capabilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepared Foods Team Member
Instaworks gigs
Livingston
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, platters. according to established standards.
- Monitored temperature control systems to ensure proper storage conditions for prepared foods products.
- Responsible for stocking shelves with prepared foods products.
- Ensured all food safety and sanitation guidelines were followed.
- Conducted regular inventory of freshness and expiration dates of items in the prepared foods section.
- Rotated stock on shelves to ensure freshness and quality of products being sold.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including cleaning counters and equipment.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced produce for use in cold and cooked items.
- Observed key food safety procedures by checking proper storage and appropriate temperatures for cold and frozen items.
- Removed food items from inventory and restocked refrigerated and frozen cases to maintain product availability.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Stocked cupboards and refrigerators and tended salad bars and buffet meals.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Canadian Airlines
Newark
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Cleaned, washed, and cut raw meats, vegetables, fruits, and other food items prior to cooking or serving.
- Prepared ingredients for meals according to recipes and menus.
- Assembled dishes according to recipes and presentation standards.
- Operated various kitchen equipment efficiently including mixers grinders slicers choppers blenders.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas following wrapping labeling dating and rotation procedures.
- Organized workstations with appropriate supplies tools and equipment for efficient workflow.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling sharp knives hot surfaces slippery floors hazardous chemicals.
- Communicated effectively with team members about daily tasks assignments schedule changes special requests.
- Attended regular staff meetings to keep up-to-date on new recipes techniques menu changes policies changes.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
Line Cook
Montclair State University NJ
Montclair
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology/ Liberal Arts
Essex County College
Newark, NJ06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Psychology
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Food Handling Safety
- Inventory Oversight
- Food Storage
- Food Safety Standards
- Work Area Maintenance
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Effective Customer Communication
- Inventory Checks
- Stock Management
- Temperature Monitoring
- Meal Tray Assembly
- Standards Compliance
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Recipe Adherence
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Meat and Poultry Slicing
- Dishwasher Operation
- Tray Assembly
- Team Leadership
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- New Jersey Food Handler Certified
Timeline
Prepared Foods Team Member
Instaworks gigs
08.2023 - Current
Kitchen Prep Cook
Canadian Airlines
01.2022 - 08.2023
Line Cook
Montclair State University NJ
08.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology/ Liberal Arts
Essex County College
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Psychology
New Jersey City University