tara bridget
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with expertise in food preparation, safety protocols, and staff training. Proven ability to manage kitchen inventory and enhance team collaboration for optimal kitchen performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
South Franklin circle
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
09.2019 - 11.2025
- Prepared diverse meals following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring efficient stock levels and freshness of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety practices.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and dishwashers, effectively and safely.
- Monitored food presentation to ensure high standards of quality and aesthetics.
- Implemented food safety protocols to maintain health regulations and prevent contamination.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding menu items and special dietary needs promptly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
John Adams
Cleveland , OhSkills
- Food preparation
- Recipe management
- Kitchen inventory
- Equipment operation
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Ingredient inspection
- Order verification
- Performance improvement
- Creative plating
- Recipe-based cooking
Timeline
Cook
South Franklin circle
09.2019 - 11.2025
John Adams