Willa Edwards
Lake Geneva,WI
Summary
Dependable and hardworking cook with a wide range of experience in fast paced kitchen environments. Honest communicator with a passion for great food and team work. Clean and organized .Excited and energetic for new opportunities and personal growth. Values mutual respect above all.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook /Kitchen Prep Cook
Simple Cafe
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Kept prep station and line station clean throughout the day.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations before opening.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Kept kitchen and walk-in clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Ensured hot items such as meat were stocked throughout the day.
- Cooked breakfast potatoes, sandwiches ,salads, pancakes and eggs /omelettes in a timely manner
Line Cook /Prep Cook /Butcher
Poes Tavern
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Ground up to 250lbs of chuck daily for service.
- Prepared fresh food such as guac ,salsa and condiments as needed.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Plated nachos and salads according to customer specifications.
- Cooked fish tacos , quesadillas , and burgers to order.
Pizza Cook/Line Cook
Steel City Pizza Company
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment in a timely manner as to fulfill orders.
- Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
- prepared menu items such as sandwiches ,calzones , salads and pastas.
Line Cook
Perkins Family Restaurant
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Line Cook/Buffet Attendant
Old Antlers Inn
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Used a slicer to portion prime rib.
- Stocked and maintained seafood buffet.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook/Pizza Cook
Cast and Crew
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Operated equipment such as factory mixer ,dish machine and ovens.
- Stretched and prepared pizzas to order.
- Assisted head chef in retrieving ingredients from walk-in
Education
High School Diploma -
North Penn-Mansfield High School
Mansfield, PA06.2020
Skills
- Food Safety
- Food rotation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Meat Cutting
- Time Management
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Team Coordination
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Knife Skills
Timeline
Line Cook /Kitchen Prep Cook
Simple Cafe
02.2022 - 06.2024
Line Cook /Prep Cook /Butcher
Poes Tavern
04.2021 - 01.2022
Pizza Cook/Line Cook
Steel City Pizza Company
09.2020 - 06.2021
Line Cook
Perkins Family Restaurant
12.2019 - 07.2020
Line Cook/Buffet Attendant
Old Antlers Inn
08.2019 - 12.2019
Dishwasher/Prep Cook/Pizza Cook
Cast and Crew
08.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
North Penn-Mansfield High School
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