Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Gator At The Norfolk Tavern
04.2023 - 11.2023
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Machine Operator/Health Safety
VG Meats
12.2019 - 02.2022
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Assistant Manager
Helping Others Thrift Store
01.2019 - 03.2019
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.