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Stephanie MacDonald

East Stroudsburg,PA

Summary

Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Alaska Pete's Roadhouse Grille, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining high sanitation standards, I significantly reduced food waste through effective portion control. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Alaska Petes Roadhouse Grille
03.2019 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Petrizzos

Petrizzo's Restaurant
01.2003 - 03.2015
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep processes and optimizing ingredient usage.
  • Adapted cooking methods to accommodate special dietary requests without compromising dish integrity or taste.
  • Reduced food waste by implementing proper portion control techniques and monitoring inventory levels.
  • Upheld strict food safety guidelines to minimize the risk of contamination or illness resulting from improper handling practices.
  • Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and recipe execution to maintain consistency in service quality.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomson Highschool
Scranton, PA
05-2005

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Kitchen organization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Portion control
  • Order verification
  • Allergen awareness
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Order delivery practices

Timeline

Cook

Alaska Petes Roadhouse Grille
03.2019 - Current

Petrizzos

Petrizzo's Restaurant
01.2003 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Thomson Highschool

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