Weeraya Sanders
Southcentral Foundation
ANCHORAGE,AK
3
Languages
18
years of professional experience
Dedicated Cook specializing in multitasking and sanitation practices. Developed innovative menu items while upholding high standards in food safety and customer satisfaction. Guided teams in managing complex projects, achieving strategic objectives, and fostering collaboration to align efforts with organizational goals.
Work History
Cook
11 Months- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Cook
10 Years- Created innovative plating techniques that elevated presentation quality of dishes served.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for supplies to prevent shortages.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for supplies as necessary to avoid shortages.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Cook
1 Year 5 Months- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with restaurant standards and recipes.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Streamlined kitchen operations to enhance efficiency and reduce food waste.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to comply with health regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Cook Manager
5 Years 3 Months- Developed and implemented menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving efficiency without compromising quality.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Consistently met budgetary goals through careful management of food costs and labor expenses.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on a weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education Administration
Skills
Cooking
Culinary techniques
Workstation sanitation
Kitchen management
Safe food handling
Deep frying methods
Contamination prevention
Portion control
Food waste reduction
Hospitality background
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Surface cleaning
Hygiene standards
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Supply restocking
Performance enhancement
Customer service
Order verification
Service excellence
Order accuracy checks
Hospitality service expertise
Menu development
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Thai
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Southcentral Foundation
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
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