April Cary

very. hard. worker. im also. very dependable. i get along with others well im blessed to

be a fast. worker

Newport News, VA

acgcl7@r.postjobfree.com - 757/602/7441 or 757/898/5653

Line Cook with 12 years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large

volumes of food quickly and efficiently. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety

of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment.

Highlights

Institutional and batch cooking

Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Focused and disciplined

Effective planner

High volume production capability

Food presentation talent

Hospitality and service industry background

Focus on portion and cost control

Food presentation talent

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cook

hidenwood. retirement. community - Newport News, VA - June 2013 to Present

Responsibilities

Cooking. Serving. On. Line. Learning. Different. Recipes and. Techniques. Enjoying. Meeting. New. Residents.

Listing. To. Their. Life. Journey

Accomplishments

Putting smiles. On. Residents. Face. Becoming a. Part. Time. Supervisor

Skills Used

My. Ability to. Be. A. Better. Baker. I. Have. Greatly. Improved. On the. Appearance of my. Products

EC/MANAGEMENT NEWPORT

MANAGEMENT NEWPORT NEWS - October 2003 to June 2013

VA

COOK 1

Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control

guidelines.

Reduced food costs by [<number>] percent by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size

and minimizing waste.

Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety

requirements.

Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.

Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.

Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.

Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods

in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.

Prepared for each shift by placing a clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.

Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-

contamination.

Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions,

temperature control procedures and facility policies.

Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.

Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.

Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.

Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.

EDUCATION

Lafayette. high. school - Williamsburg, VA

SKILLS

i have. experience in. doing the. food. orders. and. working in the. store. room

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I. Feel that I'm. A. Very good. And hard. Worker. I'm. Always. Willing to go. The. Extra. Mile.

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