Sheila Purdey
Spokane,WA
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service/Cook
Full Stop
03.2021 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Communicated with supervisor to discuss menu items, ingredients and nutritional values.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Trained and supervised new kitchen staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Food Service Worker
Deaconess/Multi Care
05.1986 - 06.2019
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
- Cut, sliced and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
Spokane, WA06.1980
Skills
- Storage Organization
- Food Preparation
- Health Code Compliance
- Supply Restocking
- Dishwasher Operation
- Order Verification
- Food Presentation
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Ingredients Measuring
- Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Frying
- Surface Cleaning
- Kitchen Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Extensive Catering Background
- Effective Planner
Certification
Food Service Workers card
Timeline
Food Service/Cook
Full Stop
03.2021 - 10.2023
Food Service Worker
Deaconess/Multi Care
05.1986 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
Food Service Workers card
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