Experienced Senior Lead Cook with a strong background in batch cooking, food safety, and kitchen sanitation. Skilled in supervising staff, coordinating prep schedules, and keeping campus dining service organized and efficient.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Cook
Compass Chartwells BGSU Dining
Bowling Green, OH
08.2001 - 05.2026
Supported kitchen workflow for Compass Chartwells BGSU dining meal service.
Prepared entrees, sides, and batch recipes for campus dining stations.
Trained cooks and support staff on station procedures and cooking methods to enhance team skill set.
Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
Guided kitchen team during meal rushes to maintain organized workflow and timely service.
Set up hot and cold food stations for campus dining operations
Checked food safety and sanitation standards during daily service.
Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
Set up hot and cold food stations for campus dining operations.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Assisted kitchen team by filling in for absent staff members during meal service.
Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
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