Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook II
Vi Silverstone
Scottsdale
12.2021 - Current
Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards.
Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations
Ensured compliance with health codes and regulations during food handling, storage, and preparation stages
Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
Monitored food quality during preparation to ensure consistency in taste and presentation.
Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment, working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
Server
Crooked Pint Ale House
Glendale
06.2021 - 12.2021
Provide the highest level of customer service.
Including food and drink recommendations.
Ensured great experience for customers with outgoing personality.
Striving for a great overall experience for customer to want to return.
American Airlines Admirals Lounge Cook
HMS Host
Phoenix
08.2019 - 06.2021
Executed food prep/ production according to daily needs and supervisor directions.
Prep/set-up/ package/display products /worked live action food stations.
Floated between lounge kitchens to assist where needed.
Worked with lounge employees.
Clean/ organize/ sanitize kitchen areas and equipment.
Flexible with shift times and availability.
Familiar with Airport lounge operations.
Restaurant Manager
Steves Greenhouse Grill
Phoenix
04.2008 - 04.2019
Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
Bartender as needed.
Server/ Dining Room Assistant
Bacchannal Restaurant
Phoenix
01.2007 - 02.2008
Kept updated knowledge of menu and chef specials to provide recommendations according to tastes and specific allergies.
Created orders, documented special requirements and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food/ minimize complaints.
Delivered orders in timely manner and corrected all issues to ensure guest satisfaction.
Checked identification to enforce age requirement for alcoholic beverages.
Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
Line Chef
Nordstrom Cafe
Phoenix
05.2005 - 12.2006
Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers.
Education
GED -
North High School
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Food preparation
Quality control
Recipe-based cooking
Plate presentation
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Food handler certification
Certification
TSA background check approved, Present
E Foodhandlers/ Arizona Title 4 Liquor Law Training
Food Handler Certification
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Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer