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Skills

  • Experience with busy, fast-paced kitchens
  • Customer service in food preparation
  • Problem resolution
  • Knife skills and precision cutting
  • Team management
  • Batch order preparation for events
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Communications
  • Process improvement
  • Organization

Work Experiences

  • Assisted in daily shift close-out.
  • Contributed to an uptick in social media engagement by 55% %.
  • Consistently ensured portion sizes were exact, improving overall consistency in meal presentation that led to method amid recurring guests.
  • Boosted sales by $12 in 18 months.
  • Assisted with menu development.
  • Ensure that all food and products are prepared and served in accordance with the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving guidelines.
  • Adjusted preparation quantities based on historical demand.
  • Cleaned prep stations.
  • Keep food costs and consumption under control by following proper product requisition procedures, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures, which include checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
  • Achieved a 2020 kitchen operation score of 79% %.

Summaries

  • Catered meals for method.
  • Certified in food hygiene and safety with a commitment to maintaining impeccable sanitation protocols, contributing to consistent 2017 health inspection scores of 49% or higher.
  • Food Prep who is well-organized and dedicated, with 8 years of experience, an energetic personality, and expertise in preparing initiative food.
  • Boosted overall kitchen efficiency.
  • Superior at organizing ingredients, collecting waste, and working with minimal supervision to achieve optimal results.
  • Strengths in cross-functional collaboration and process improvement backed up by Food and Beverage training.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Adjusted prep quantities.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Food and Beverage industry's success.
  • Within Food and Beverage, senior Food Prep and outstanding performer in performance reporting and project management.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated on the preparation of catered events for groups up to 13 people, ensuring timely and high-quality meal service.
  • Orchestrated efficient back-of-house operations during high-volume shifts, ensuring all ingredients were consistently prepped.
  • Closely adhered to recipes for sauces, seasoning mixes, and marinades that contributed to a 43% increase in consistency across all kitchen stations.
  • Revised prep list procedures, leading to a 76% reduction in time spent organizing tasks at the start of each shift.
  • Performed daily stock checks, rotating perishable ingredients using FIFO, which reduced spoilage and ingredient waste by 31%.
  • Prepared 7 daily menu items following strict portion control standards, maintaining consistency and reducing over-portioning by 39%.
  • Participated in regular inventory audits, identifying opportunities to improve inventory control processes and minimizing stock discrepancies by 56%.
  • Designed standardized plating and portioning methods for 4 dishes, increasing kitchen output while maintaining visual presentation standards.
  • Developed a thorough understanding of multiple culinary techniques, including blanching, mise en place, and butchering.
  • Promoted best practices for sanitizer station setups, reducing potential cross-contamination incidents in food prep areas.

Affiliations

  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Certified Professional in Food Service (CPFS) – Current certification as of 2019
  • Community Teaching Kitchen – Regular instructor for safety and ingredient care practices since 2023
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • Denver Culinary Academy Alumni – Active network member participating in yearly seminars
  • Green Restaurant Association – Member working on more eco-friendly kitchen practices
  • Volunteer Chef at category – Supporting events and fundraisers with prepared meal services
  • AHA Basic Food Handling Certification – Trained in temperature control and hygiene regulations
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Culinary Arts Club Organizer – Facilitated discussions on time management during high-volume service

Certifications

  • Introduction to HACCP Systems from Lakeside Partners
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2/Level 3) from Summit Group
  • Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner Certification
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) Certification
  • Certified Kitchen Cook Professional (CKCP)
  • Gluten-Free Kitchen Specialist Certification
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Completion of OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training tailored to Food Prep
  • First Aid, CPR & AED Certification tailored to Food Service

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