Virginia Ferara
Millsboro,DE
Summary
At Beebe Medical Center, I spearheaded kitchen operations, significantly enhancing food quality and efficiency. My leadership not only reduced food waste but also elevated staff proficiency in food safety and management. Expert in menu development and staff training, I consistently exceeded health standards, demonstrating a unique blend of culinary creativity and effective team management. Committed Lead Cook with 40 years of kitchen experience. Focused on planning creative menus and staying exceptionally calm and efficient in high-stress situations. Competent at monitoring employee safety and training new employees on safety and kitchen standards.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Beebe Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Consistently met or exceeded health code standards by enforcing strict sanitation practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Maximized ingredient usage by developing creative daily specials that showcased seasonal produce and reduced food costs.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
Clayton New Jersey06-1986
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Organization
- Menu Planning
- Crew training
- Menu development
- Food inventory management
- Spoilage prevention
- Employee Supervision
- Food Processing
- Task Delegation
- Work Delegation
- Kitchen Staff Management
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Lead Cook
Beebe Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
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