Victoria Allen
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Skilled cook's assistant with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrates strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, recipe development, and kitchen sanitation principles. Known for providing outstanding support to head cooks while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Previous roles highlight ability to facilitate smooth kitchen operations and contribute positively to overall team performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook's Assistant
China Dunn
Baton Rouge, LA
04.1994 - 09.2024
- Assisted in prepping ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as food items, utensils, and equipment.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware between tasks.
- Heated prepared foods in ovens or on grills according to recipes or instructions.
- Carried out basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
- Observed and tested foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Kept records of the quantities of food used.
- Maintained inventory of stock and placed orders when there is a shortage of supplies.
- Monitored quality control of all dishes served to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling food and beverages.
- Prepared simple dishes like salads, sandwiches, as per instructions from the cook.
- Ensured that kitchen was kept clean at all times by sweeping floors, washing surfaces.
- Attended to customers' needs promptly in a courteous manner during service hours.
Education
Food Service - Culinary Arts
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Recipe Adherence
- Quality Control
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food assembly
- Cost Reduction
- Supply Management
- Team Supervision
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Meal Planning
- Food presentation
- Supervisory skills
- Kitchen Organization
Certification
- Safe Quality Food Practitioner Certificate – SQFI.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
China Dunn
04.1994 - 09.2024
Food Service - Culinary Arts
Baton Rouge Community College
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