A highly motivated cook,hardworking with several years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens, cook American and Mexican Food, efficient multitasked and quick learner
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Iowa Culinary Institute
Ankeny , Iowa
09.2024 - Current
Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Cook and prep front and back house for gourmet dinners
Line Cook
Grand View University (Aramark)
Des Moines , Iowa
12.2023 - Current
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
Work on catering events and gourmet dinners.
Dietary Manager
Karen Acres Healtcare
Urbandale, Iowa
01.2022 - 12.2024
Assisted in developing and implementing nutritional care plans for patients.
Managed dietetic staff to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory of equipment and ensured proper storage of food items.
Create weekly schedule
Place food order twice a week and maintained budget
Line Cook
Western Homes Communities
Cedar Falls, Iowa
09.2016 - 05.2018
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
Prepared meals for 150 residents (breakfast, lunch or dinner) and brunch every weekend
Following restrictions diets, cooked meals primarily from scratch, maintaining high standards of taste and nutrition.