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0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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.
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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.
0-5 years of experience
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.
0-5 years of experience
- 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.
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
Prepped for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Cut fruit for fruit bowls
- Prepared toss salads
- Cut and place icing on cakes
- Responsible for all sanitation requirements and training
- Helped served when need for line cooks
- ServSafe Certificate of Completion (pending)
- State of Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Manager's Certification
0-5 years of experience
Prep food items from menu list.
- Unload truck items to freezer.
- Conducted routines checks on arriving shipments against their bills of lading and invoices.
- Prepared and maintain work schedule for employees.
0-5 years of experience
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes and personal judgment and experience.
- Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients according to recipes and personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Portioned and garnished food, and served food to waiters
- Baked, broiled, and steamed meats, fish, vegetables.
- Substituted for and assisted other cooks during emergencies and rush periods.
0-5 years of experience
Prepped appetizers (both hot and cold), salads and other pantry related items.
- Responsible for some sauces and dressings.
- Prepared fried items and grilled items as needed.
- Prepared employee meals and buffet /event related food items.
- Maintained fullness of buffet/event related food items.
- Keep area clean and assist where needed.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts according to the orders of the guest or the sous chef.
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
- Assist kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provided staff with needed items.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
6-10 years of experience
Prepare and cook grilled breakfast and lunch menu items and daily specials, including omelets, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, quesadillas, hamburgers, hotdogs, tacos, tostadas, stake dishes, fish and chips.
- Prepare and cook pantry breakfast and lunch menu items an daily special including parfaits, celery peanut butter cups, cheese and crackers, hummus and pita, grape cups, hot and cold sandwiches, hot and cold tortilla wraps, hot and cold flat bread wraps, pita sandwiches, Panini, grab and go sandwiches and salads.
- Prepare and cook pizza & bakery breakfast and lunch menu items and daily special including breakfast pastry (e.g., muffins, Danish, croissants, cinnamon buns, turnovers), cookies, pizza dough, pizza toppings, marinara sauce, daily special pizza sauce (e.g., pesto), and baked rolls for soups.
- Prepare and cook salad bar breakfast and lunch menu items and daily special, including hard boiled eggs, fruits, yogurts, cheese, lettuce mix, 20 toppings, and six dressings.
- Prepare and cook exhibition & wok lunch menu items, specifically pastas, noodles and rice accompanied with American, Italian, Asian, Mexican, and French sauces (e.g., gravy, picatta, ginger, tomatillo, white wine), meets (e.g., beef, lamb, pork, poultry) and vegetables.
- Trained six employees, including four chefs and tree cooks.
- Introduced permanent use of Panini grill to offer the option of hot deli sandwiches and wraps, which became popular among customers.
- Developed new spreads, dressings, and other food items, such as chipotle mayo, spinach pesto, wheat crust pizza, and a variety of baked rolls for soups (e.g., Italian herb baked roll, cilantro and jalapeno cheddar roll), which were widely accepted by customers.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared menu dishes utilizing standard recipes, cooked orders according to portion size, quality standards, temperature and garnishment settings
- Observed and maintained company's sanitation and food safety standards
- Used various knives and equipment to slice, dice and chop food products
- Maximized sales by always providing timely and accurate customer service
- Maintained and reported directly to kitchen director neat records of production, sales and inventory
- Supported and followed all marketing programs and trends
- Maintained kitchen control, organization, provided training by example and support to other staff members
- Prepared meals and snacks within the menu's guidelines and standards of appearance, taste and temperature
0-5 years of experience
Prepared food in mass production for entire casino
- Assisted the chef
- Organized the walk-ins and station
- Clean work station at all times
- Catered orders for business trips
0-5 years of experience
- Made salad dressings from scratch.
- Prepared salads and cold appetizers.
- Prepared desserts made pies and chocolate Godiva candies.
- Assisted porter when needed.
- Prepared desserts and salads for board room meetings.
- Prepared and cooked hot foods for banquet, weddings, parties and the restaurant.
0-5 years of experience
- Received hands on training in the food service industry; understand cooking terminology; Identify causes of and prevent food-borne illness; practice correct sanitation.
- Prepared meats, poultry, fish and shellfish; breakfast dishes, salads and dressings, sandwiches, vegetables, pastas, sauces, legumes and other starches.
- Assisted with special catering events held on site & off.
- Handled customer service and cash intake.
- Order taking & food delivery.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare food according to site specifications
- Prep, set-up, service, clean up, and restock pantry service area. Maintain food quality.
- Follow standardized recipes by memory and complete orders in a timely manner.
- Maintain sanitation requirements including food handling, product rotation, temperature maintenance, storage procedures, and cooling requirements.
- Maintain communication and team work with staff and supervisors.
- Work quickly, efficiently, and safely with kitchen equipment, following regulations.
- Follow best-practice environmental procedures.
0-5 years of experience
- Worked a full kitchen with the Chef.
- Learned to work every station including starters, mains, and desserts
- Helped with menu planning.
0-5 years of experience
Tend or operate and control equipment such as kettles, cookers, vats and tanks, and boilers, to cook ingredients or prepare products for further processing.
- Set temperature, pressure, and time controls, and start conveyers, machines, or pumps.
- Clean, wash, and sterilize equipment and cooking area, using water hoses, cleaning or sterilizing solutions, or rinses.
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepares a variety of meats, fish, vegetables, and other food products prior to cooking
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
- Knows and complies with kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the efficient and successful execution of all culinary initiatives.
- Coordinate with General Manager on training skilled culinary new hires.
- Process weekly inventory.
- Ensured the integrity of restaurant operations through excellence in customer relations.
- Followed recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products
- Tasted products, followed menus, estimated food requirements, checked production and kept records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisitioned supplies and equipment as needed
- Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment
- Practiced excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
- Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
- Stocked, dated, rotated, and checked temperature of product
0-5 years of experience
Prep and made salads, salad dressing and plate up desserts daily.
- Prep, set up and maintain café salad bar daily.
- Serve on tray line hot entrées and salads /desserts.
- Trained new employees while working as a pantry cook.
10+ years of experience
- Operated equipment such as convention oven, slicers, grills, popcorn machine
- Counted, weighed or measured incoming or outgoing items
- Participated in routing, counted and inventory, checking data's
- Banquet function events such as prepping, designing, routing food
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for quality products and dishes on a nightly basis
- Setting up and breaking down station
- Provided station with prep list and duties including mid-courses
- Made purchase order form every night for products the next day
0-5 years of experience
Managed the brick oven
- Prepped ingredients for multiple food stations
- Maintained kitchen area clean
- Played multiple rolls to support his team such as, keeping tickets in order and prepping other stations.
0-5 years of experience
Cook pizzas and salads as well as deserts
- Make salad dressings and sauces
- Peel and slice produce and meats
- Prepare pizza and bread dough daily
- Portion pasta and meats for line use
- Fill in for Line Cooks as needed
- Put away all stock and deliveries
0-5 years of experience
Prepare a variety of foods, such as vegetables, salad bar salads, salsas and fruits for salad bar by following recipes and proper procedures.
- Portion and wrap the food. Place food into cooler for Servers.
- Weigh or measure ingredients.
- Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
- Make dressings and sauces as condiments for Buffet food.
- Communicate with customers regarding food quality, comments, and complaints.
- To slice and serve meat from carving bar to customers.
- To replenish dinner foods on hot bars for customers.
- To cook omelets by order directly for customers at omelet station.
- To prepare and replenish desserts in dessert area for customers.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepped cold vegetables and seafood for pantry and various other stations.
- Assembled salads and other cold appetizer platters.
- Controlled tickets, directed servers.
- Helped with overall kitchen operations.
0-5 years of experience
Washing dishes
- Sweeping mopping kitchen areas
- Prepping food for line
- Running pantry station; salads, deep fryer, stocking line
- Helping the line where needed
- Able to run grill and sauté and pantry
- Putting orders away in the right locations
0-5 years of experience
Prep food to be cook on the line.
- Make salads and desserts when order.
- Chop vegetables and fruits for cooking
- Make salads and put together entrees
- Prepare meat for cooking by slicing and cutting appropriately
- Prepare ingredients as instructed
0-5 years of experience
- Learned many techniques for preparing an immense amount of unique produce.
- Focus is on natural flavors from local farms emphasizing the use of fresh ingredients.
- Worked diligently every day during the Farmers
0-5 years of experience
Prepare all cold food in preparation for meal
- Prepare lunch for all grilled meals per customer's request
- Ensure sanitary environment
- Provide excellent customer service
- Create desserts
0-5 years of experience
Set-up work station
- Wash and unwrap fresh fruits and vegetables
- Weigh, evaluate, and mix ingredients
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
- Prepare and cook food in keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards
- Operate stoves, grills, fryers, ovens and microwaves
- Test foods to verify if they have been cooked adequately
- Monitor food quality whilst preparing food
- Serve food in appropriate portions onto suitable receptacles
- Wash and sanitize tools, knives, kitchen area, tables, and utensils
0-5 years of experience
Greet customer with the highest level of service
- Prepare meals with fast pace and urgency
- Maintain cleanliness within kitchen
- Follow recipe guildliness
- Preparing of salads and sandwiches.
- Preparing of pastries.
0-5 years of experience
Maintain consistent flow of dishes
- Follow and complete prep list tasks, prep all items used in pantry station
- Make Salads and desserts to order with quickness and efficiency
- Open and close out Pantry station
0-5 years of experience
Slicing Cakes and Pies
- Preparing Aioli and Vinergarettes from scratch
- Preparing different types of Seasonal and Non-seasonal Salads
- Garde Manger station
0-5 years of experience
Prepare dishes according to [company name] recipes.
- Maintain clean area while performing job duties.
- Work in a fast and proactive way.
- Restock and prepare area for the morning shift.
0-5 years of experience
Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
- Primarily prepare the cold foods that the hospital serves. These cold foods usually include salads, salad dressings, cold appetizers, sandwiches and desserts.
- I also am often responsible for preparing the cold ingredients that are used in hot dishes. This can include washing, cutting and storing fruits and vegetables, and often requires precision skills with knife work.
- Also I am usually in charge of keeping track of the inventory I work with. I must make sure that they have enough ingredients to use before the Hospital receives the next delivery of ingredients. They also have to make sure that the ingredients are properly stored and are still fresh by the time they are used.
0-5 years of experience
Prepares various American dishes and sandwiches in a changing menu.
- Prepares sandwich breads and flatbreads from scratch.
- Follows the restaurant's recipes, portion sizes, and guidelines.
- Caters and prepares food at local events and festivals.
- Utilizes kitchen range, flat top grill, gas grill, fryer, and convection ovens.
- Breaks down whole poultry.
- Receives fresh produce daily and foodservice truck orders weekly.
- Prepares vinaigrettes and mayonaisse-based dressings from scratch.
- Prepares various desserts including ice creams, fruits, pastries, creme brulee, cakes and pies.
- Organizes and maintained restaurant's pantry and dry storage area.
0-5 years of experience
Refilling bread baskets
- Taking care of kitchen area
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Serving orders within appropriate time
- Making sauces, and preparing food
6-10 years of experience
- Prepare menu dishes utilizing standard recipes, cooked orders according to portion size, quality standards, temperature and garnishment settings
- Observe and maintain company's sanitation and food safety standards
- Use various knives and equipment to slice, dice and chop food products
- Maximize sales by always providing timely and accurate customer service
- Maintain and reported directly to kitchen director neat records of production, sales and inventory
- Support and followed all marketing programs and trends
- Maintain kitchen control, organization, provided training by example and support to other staff members
- Prepare meals and snacks within the menu's guidelines and standards of appearance, taste and temperature
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of food serve and sanitary handling practices
- Assist manager in ordering kitchen's supplies, as well as, keeping a detail entry log record and inventory
0-5 years of experience
- Prepare salads and desserts to order for service
- Prep sauces, soups, proteins, and sides for line service
- FIFO truck deliveries into proper storage
0-5 years of experience
Preparation
- Pantry Cook- Lunch
- Cafeteria/Employee Meals
- Cleaning and safety procedures
0-5 years of experience
Portion preparation
- Fry and salad cook
- Organize walk in fridge
- Wash dishes
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