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Teshlet Smith

Ft. Pierce,FL

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Cook with extensive experience at Palm Garden Of Port St. Lucie, excelling in food safety and sanitation practices. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through strong multitasking and teamwork. Skilled in food preparation and presentation, consistently cooking meals under pressure while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Work History

Cook

Palm Garden Of Port St. Lucie
  • Learned food safety standards and sanitation practices for kitchen operations.
  • Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring proper ingredient handling and storage techniques.
  • Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, and food processors safely and efficiently.
  • Supported team during busy service hours by maintaining organized workstations.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen areas, adhering to health regulations consistently.
  • Contributed to menu planning by researching recipes and seasonal ingredients.
  • Adapted quickly to changing tasks in fast-paced environment while ensuring quality service.
  • 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.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.

Education

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Fort Pierce Westwood Academy
Ft. Pierce, FL

Skills

  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation practices
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food waste reduction
  • Performance improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion control
  • New hire training
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Food storage
  • Health and safety compliance

Timeline

Cook

Palm Garden Of Port St. Lucie

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Fort Pierce Westwood Academy
Teshlet Smith