Michelle Banks
Cook - Hilton Mark Center
Alexandria, VA
**********@*****.*** - 571-***-****
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cook
Hilton Mark Center - March 2015 to Present
• Assisted in carving and preparing cold and hot food for large parties for banquet's
• Assisted with cutting poultry into direct food portion's
• Helped in perp with direct recipes
• Maintained a clean work area
• Trained on grill and sauté in restaurant
• Trained in the middle to help grill cook with food orders
• Assisted with making fresh dishes for breakfast and lunch buffet's
• Prepared meals for staff
• Labeled and dated any food item's that were used Cook
Envoy of Alexandria - March 2013 to February 2015
• Cleaned and sanitized the kitchen as needed and washed dishes
• Assisted in making sure that the food is at the correct temperature before being served and cooked
• Helped in any questions or complaints that the residents or families have with their food orders
• Prepared and cooked food for residents
• Assisted in making sure all the staff are doing their work correctly when manager is not present
• Checked food temps to make sure they are at food safety standards Cook/Student
Potomac Job Corps Center - August 2011 to January 2013
• Hot and cold dishes, with excellent presentation
• Assisted in pastry preparation and Served as a waiter and a host
• Assisted in catering for large scale corporate breakfast and luncheons
• Cleaned and sanitized the kitchen as needed and washed dishes
• Trained in several roles in the front and back of the house Grill Cook
Center Plate, FedEx Field - Landover, MD - October 2012 to December 2012
• Operate a flat to grill
• Cleaned and sanitized work area and washed dishes
• Monitored food to ensure its cooked and properly tempered Prep Cook
Hospitality Staff, National Stadium - Rockville, MD - July 2012 to October 2012
• Cleaned and sanitize work area
• Assisted in helping cashiers and preparing food orders
• Served customers in reserved sections in the Presidential Club
• Performed catering services for small to large parities
• Monitored and setup buffet for customers
Dietary Assist
Woodbine Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center - Alexandria, VA - July 2007 to November 2010
• Prepared and cooked food for residents
• Checked makes sure that all trays consist of the resident's correct food orders.
• Answered questions and complaints from residents dealing with their food orders
• Maintained a clean working environment
• Prepped for the next day
• Checked food temps to make sure they are at food safety standards EDUCATION
Certification in Culinary Arts
Potomac Job Corps Center - Washington, DC
2011 to 2013
High School Diploma
Griggs High School Online - Silver Spring, MD
2012
SKILLS
Cooking (7 years)
AWARDS
Employee of the month
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Certification
December 2016