Driven food Prep Cook with wide and diverse skill set. Offering 15 years of quality performance in food service roles. Known for reliability, efficiency and best-in-class service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Heinen's Grocery Store
03.2013 - 04.2023
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Line Cook
Cleveland Chop
01.2012 - 03.2013
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.