Summary
Work History
Education
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Vanessa Edler

Pearl City,IL

Summary

Skilled Cook with a proven track record at Oakley Courts Assisted Living, showcasing exceptional customer service and culinary expertise. Excelled in maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards, while creatively garnishing dishes to enhance visual appeal. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, ensuring timely and quality meal preparation. Adept at meeting special dietary needs, contributing to positive guest experiences.

Work History

Cook

Oakley Courts Assisted Living
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.

Education

Ged -

Highland Community College, Freeport, IL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling

Timeline

Cook - Oakley Courts Assisted Living
Highland Community College - Ged,
Vanessa Edler