Tosha Coots
Westmoreland,TN
Summary
Dedicated cook with extensive experience in food preparation and equipment operation. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and high-quality standards while collaborating with team members to optimize workflow and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Handler
Stord
Portland, TN
06.2024 - Current
- Sorted and organized incoming shipments for easy access and inventory management.
cook
Macon Drive In
Lafayette, TN
03.2002 - Current
- Managed food inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently for meal preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during service hours.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure optimal food quality and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- 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.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Quality Inspector
Nasg
Portland, TN
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials for quality compliance.
- Identified defects and reported issues to production supervisors promptly.
Education
Macon Board Of Education
Lafayette, TN05-1999
Skills
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Shipping logistics
- Food inventory management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Merchandise Handler
Stord
06.2024 - Current
Quality Inspector
Nasg
04.2022 - 06.2024
cook
Macon Drive In
03.2002 - Current
Macon Board Of Education