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.