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SoNia Gordon

SoNia Gordon

Covington,GA

Summary

To obtain employment with advancement.To become a part of a fantastic team and cook and serve exceptional food.

Hardworking Cook bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.

Punctual Cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Dedicated Cook experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, OSHA and health code requirements.

Focused Cook with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills.

Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with 12 years of related experience.

Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Cook/Prep position to help launch career while achieving company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Levy Restaurants
Atlanta, GA
07.2018 - 11.2023
  • Prepare foods per order and make home made sauces to customers satisfaction
  • Work fry station as needed
  • Keep work station clean.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.

Cook Shift Leader

Cook West Nest, Mercedes, Staduim
Benz, GA
09.2017 - 10.2022
  • Prep foods, fry chicken, make sandwiches to order, assist on serving line where ever help is needed, keep work station cleaned.
  • Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
  • Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
  • Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
  • Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
  • Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff according to restaurant needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Conducted daily meetings with kitchen staff to review specials and daily menus.
  • Kept accurate records of employee hours worked each day, week, month.
  • Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
  • Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.

Cashier

Town Market & Deli
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 09.2018
  • Take customer food order, ring up store purchases and give correct change, bag customers order
  • Count register after shift and clean work area.

Education

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts American Academy
09.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Food Preparation

The Culinary Arts Academy
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • TRAINING (8 years)
  • Grill
  • Culinary
  • Food Service
  • Fast Food
  • Knife Skills
  • Certifications/Licenses
  • ServSafe Food Handler
  • July 2023 to July 2028
  • Food safety, hot storage, cold storage, time and temp
  • Food danger zone
  • Additional Information
  • Skills
  • Braising, Sauteed, Knife skills
  • View
  • Less
  • Industrial Exposure
  • Order Verification
  • Grilling
  • Recipe-Based Cooking
  • Surface Cleaning
  • Sanitation
  • Frying
  • Food Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Food Presentation
  • ServSafe Certified
  • Performance Improvement
  • Culinary Art
  • Positive and Professional
  • Quality Assurance and Control

Accomplishments

  • Auther Blanks Foundation
  • Inplant Training at:
  • Prepared a luncheon for Mr.Blanks and his staff
  • Achievments
  • Culinary Arts Certificate
  • Curricular Activities
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Servsafe Manager training
  • Strength
  • Have a passion to prepare great meals

Interests

McDonough, GA - Conyers, GA - Atlanta, GA Subject Fw: Fwd: New updated Resume/^_Cooking^_

Timeline

Cook

Levy Restaurants
07.2018 - 11.2023

Cook Shift Leader

Cook West Nest, Mercedes, Staduim
09.2017 - 10.2022

Cashier

Town Market & Deli
01.2015 - 09.2018

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts American Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Food Preparation

The Culinary Arts Academy
SoNia Gordon