Tina Skenandore
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Reliable and hardworking prep cook with hands-on experience in food prep, kitchen cleanup, and equipment operation. Known for attention to detail, safe food handling, and maintaining clean work areas. Focused on supporting efficient kitchen operations, recipe preparation, and high-quality service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Tundra Lodge Resort
Green Bay, WI
10.2025 - 09.2026
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and portioning items for daily kitchen production.
- Assisted cooks with recipe preparation, ensuring consistent ingredient readiness for service.
- Organized refrigerators, dry storage, and prep stations for efficient kitchen workflow.
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures to maintain clean prep areas and equipment.
- Operated basic kitchen tools safely, including slicers, mixers, and cutting equipment.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to support continuous meal preparation during busy shifts.
- Monitored freshness and rotation of perishable items to reduce waste and maintain quality.
- Cleaned work areas and sanitized surfaces to support health code compliance.
Cook and Dishwasher
Dellaware North
Green Bay, WI
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated grills, fryers, and sauté stations safely during high-volume service.
- Maintained sanitation standards by cleaning workstations, equipment, and food-contact surfaces.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to keep prep areas organized and service-ready.
- Followed food safety procedures for storage, handling, and temperature control.
- Assisted teammates with prep work and station setup during peak periods.
- Managed portioning and plating consistency to support presentation standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to support safety and quality in food preparation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with a fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only the best were used in meal preparation.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring a safe dining environment.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining a record of excellence in health inspections.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment to clean dishes, pots, pans, and utensils efficiently.
- Sanitized kitchenware and work surfaces to support food safety and health code compliance.
- Assisted kitchen staff with cleanup after meal periods, supporting smooth service operations.
- Inspected cleaned items for residue and damage, ensuring consistent sanitation standards.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced kitchen demands while completing cleaning tasks independently.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep the kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance dishwashing duties with any additional cleaning or food preparation tasks assigned.
- Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work schedule to accommodate fluctuating business demands during peak dining hours or special events.
- Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing system for pre-soaking heavily soiled pots and pans, reducing cleaning time.
General Production Worker
People Ready Staffing
Green Bay, WI
06.2018 - 06.2025
- Assembled components accurately, following blueprints, work orders, and supervisor instructions.
- Inspected finished goods for defects, ensuring quality standards and reducing rework.
- Operated production equipment safely while maintaining consistent workflow across shifting jobsite assignments.
- Assembled components accurately using blueprints and work orders.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas to promote safe and efficient operations.
- Adapted quickly to varied assignments, meeting changing staffing needs without disrupting output.
Education
GED -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation procedures
- Temperature monitoring
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Knife skills
- Chopping vegetables
- Vegetable prep
- Meat cutting
- Preparation speed
- Cleaning and organization
- Workstation maintenance
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory stocking
- Food storage
- Efficient multitasking
- Time management
- Following instructions
- Customer service
- Physical stamina
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Prep Cook
Tundra Lodge Resort
10.2025 - 09.2026
Cook and Dishwasher
Dellaware North
07.2025 - 09.2025
General Production Worker
People Ready Staffing
06.2018 - 06.2025
GED -
Milwaukee Area Technical College