TINA FERGUSON
MCMINNVILLE,TN - Tennessee
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Warren County School District
McMinnville , TN
2022.02 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- 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.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Key Holder
Dollar Gereral
Lebanon , United States
2019.01 - 2021.08
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Opened and closed store [Number] days per week by counting registers, making deposits and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Trained and mentored new employees.
- Counted out cash drawers and balanced totals.
- Received and counted money.
- Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
- Processed cash, credit, debit and check payments.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
- Accepted and processed customer returns.
- Rotated stock according to dates and protocols.
- Oversaw team of [Number] employees.
- Broke down boxes and disposed of trash.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks to organize warehouse and backroom spaces.
- Monitored security areas during busy periods.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Designed and built over [Number] displays per [Timeframe] to generate customer interest in store merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, OH06.1999
Skills
- Ingredient Selection
- Critical Thinking
- Proper Food Storage
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Dish Preparation
- Timely Food Delivery
- Mixing Dishes
- Product Rotations
- Dietary Restrictions
Timeline
Cook
Warren County School District
2022.02 - Current
Key Holder
Dollar Gereral
2019.01 - 2021.08
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
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