Pantry Cook Resume Examples

Cook/pantry Cook

Performed countless hours of food preparations corresponding with a new menu daily

• Obtained a higher level of food and cook time knowledge in an fine dining cuisine
• Remained posture in a hectic and fast-paced kitchen producing top quality food and presentation
• Increased company profits with high levels of up-selling capabilities and customer service

Pantry Cook

Followed and complied with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adheres to safe work practices

• Prepared salads and dressings for seasonal dishes
• Composed seasonal desserts for the daily dining menu
• Performed all transactions in a cordial; efficient and professional manner

Host, Carryout Specialist, Pantry Cook, Server

Served restaurant guests using excellent steps of service while ensuring the best dining experience possible.

• Prepared salads, sandwiches and desserts for restaurant guests while employed as a pantry cook.
• Expedited carryout orders to guests in vehicles for curbside service, answered phones to take orders, and cashed out guests with the carryout cash register.
• Seated restaurant guests according to a floor chart and seating arrangement while working as a host, and informed guests of current restaurant specials.

Pantry Cook

Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food- handling practices

• Performed other tasks as assigned by the sous chef or chef
• Placed food servings on plates and trays according to orders or instructions
• Prepared dishes following recipe or verbal instructions
• Prepared food trays for both general and therapeutic diets, maintaining proper
• Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service

Pantry Cook

Prepared salads and put together entrees.

• Followed proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Stocked and maintained sufficient levels of food products at station.
• Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment.
• Cleaned, organized, and maintained walk-in and reach-in refrigerator, coolers, and dry storage.
• Performed other prep duties assigned by Executive chef.

Pantry Cook

Worked in the fine dining restaurant preparing salads, appetizers, and desserts.

• Prepared buffets for special events and brunches.
• Worked on the line of buffets doing presentation cooking.
• Maintain a clean and organized station.

Pantry Cook

• Prepared cold food, sandwiches, salads, salad dressings, and condiments.
• Maintained a sanitary work environment in compliance with all applicable codes and safety best practices
• Assisted in plating of entrées for al a carte and group prix fixe menu.

Lead Pantry Cook

Prepared lunch, dinner salads, desserts, quesadilla bar, pizzas

• Prepared small plate items off Marquee restaurant menu
• Worked fry station, grilled, and prepped food items for the restaurant
• Catered multiple party events from 25 to 500 guests
• Received high compliments from staff and customers regarding creative food presentations
• Maintained a safe and sanitary station on the line at all times
• Stocked and restocked work stations
• Created trial dessert items for menu

Pantry Cook

Prepare a variety of food for dinner service

• Maintained a clean and organized station
• Use a variety of cooking equipment and cooking techniques
• Communicated with others for most effective service
• Cooked food to order during dinner service

Pantry Cook

Prepped food for events ranging from 300-400 guest

• Assisted the Banquet Chef with plating
• Prepared large quantity of Hors d'oeuvres for events
• Setting up tables for the events with necessary food items