Jennifer Ackley
Cobalt,ON
Summary
Resourceful culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include advanced food preparation techniques, innovative menu development, and effective kitchen management. Excel at teamwork, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to excel in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Structured professional with several years of experience preparing food for restaurant customers. Customer-oriented team player skilled in kitchen equipment operations, menu design and kitchen supervision. Familiar with various cooking methods and sanitation procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Server
R U Hungries
Haileybury , Ontario
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
Cashier
Pinky's Variety
Cobalt, Ontario
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Cook Server
R U Hungries
Haileybury, Ontario
01.2016 - 05.2021
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Education
High School Diploma -
T.D.S.S
New Liskeard05-2010
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Surface cleaning
- Ingredients measuring
- Order prioritization
- Food handling
- Sauteing
- Frying
- Food safety oversight
- Recipe-based cooking
- Grilling
- Cooking
- Contamination prevention
- Sanitation
- Food storage
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Supply restocking
- Knife skills
- Hospitality service expertise
- Plating and presentation
- Customer service
- Stock management
- Problem-solving
- Temperature control
- Attention to detail
- Calm demeanor
- Food plating
- Quality assurance and control
- Positive and professional
- Kitchen organization
Timeline
Cook Server
R U Hungries
10.2023 - 12.2024
Cashier
Pinky's Variety
05.2021 - 06.2023
Cook Server
R U Hungries
01.2016 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
T.D.S.S