Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Online Site/ Minya's Tamales
05.2022 - 07.2023
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook Manager
Noah's Child Home Day Care
03.2018 - 12.2020
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Cook
Claremore Child Center
02.2017 - 02.2018
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook
Wood Manor Nursing Facility, And C. Child Center
04.2014 - 08.2016
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
Accounting
Central University
Dominican Republic
07.1987
Skills
Customer Service
Fine Dining
Grilling
Sanitation
Cooking
Frying
Food Presentation
Supply Restocking
Contamination Prevention
Read and Cook
I am passionate about reading history books, the bible and everything that has to do with other cultures, especially with gastronomy.