Tracy Benninger
Biship,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Northern Inyo Healthcare District, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Skilled in optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing food presentation, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Recognized for effective multitasking and training new staff, contributing to elevated customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Northern Inyo Healthcare District
Bishop, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Executed preparation and cooking of diverse nutritious meals in alignment with dietary guidelines.
- Managed safe operation of kitchen equipment while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Facilitated menu planning by prioritizing seasonal ingredients and aligning with patient preferences.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas in strict adherence to sanitation protocols.
- Facilitated collaboration among staff to optimize food preparation processes.
- Facilitated training sessions for new kitchen staff on advanced cooking techniques and essential safety practices.
- Assessed food quality and presentation, implementing necessary adjustments for enhancement.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work areas to uphold safety standards and enhance food preparation quality.
- Upheld cleanliness and sanitation standards in workspace to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Executed meal preparation processes efficiently under time constraints to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Executed effective multitasking strategies to manage multiple orders concurrently while ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
- Executed food preparation in strict adherence to established recipes and portion control standards.
- Organized and prepared cooking supplies and workstations for efficient opening and closing operations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by organizing and prioritizing duties to enhance food preparation and service efficiency.
- Monitored quality of food and ingredients. Assisted in tracking inventory of old and new items. Rotated stock to maintain freshness of products.
- Executed thorough cleaning and sanitization of cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks.
- Minimized food waste through implementation of effective portion control and storage techniques.
- Executed preparation of identical dishes multiple times daily, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
- Elevated customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mammoth Lakes Adult Ed
Mammoth Lakes, CASkills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Cooking techniques
Sanitation
Surface cleaning
Hospitality and service industry background
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Contamination prevention
Food waste reduction
Performance improvement
Portion control
Food handler certification
Beautiful presentation of food
Allergen awareness
New hire training
Nutrition awareness
Food spoilage prevention
Event catering
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Ingredient knowledge
Labor management
Health and safety compliance
Food storage
Timeline
Cook
Northern Inyo Healthcare District
07.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mammoth Lakes Adult Ed