Certified Cook
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MELATEWO
RK
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ad0ole@r.postjobfree.com
Las Vegas, NV 89178
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I Melatework, see myself as a good cook and a prep cook also baking has been one of my special things to do in the kitchen. Ever since I became a cook, and had my safe serve license, I have been taught a lot of things in the kitchen which I never thought I could. I like working with people and love working in a clean environment, and I always clean as I go. Food handling is something I see seriously when I work in the kitchen to provide, the quality food that everyone deserves to eat. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Pacifica Senior Assisted Living - Cook
8374 W. Capovilla Ave Las Vegas, NV 89113 • 08/2017 - 06/2023 WORK HISTORY
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
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Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
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Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
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Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
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Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
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Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
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Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
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• Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service. Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
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• Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas. Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
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Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
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Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
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Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
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Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
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Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
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SKILLS
• Cutting Techniques
• Safe Food Handling Procedures
• Cleaning and Organization
• New Hire Training
• Food Plating and Presentation
• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation and Safety
• Quality Assurance and Control
• Cake Decorating Expertise
• Garnishing and Plating
• Ingredient Inspection
• Portion and Cost Control
• Cuisine Type Expert
• Mixing Dishes
• Sauce Preparation
• Proper Food Storage
• Kitchen Sanitization
• Cooking and Baking
• Chopping Vegetables
• Pizza Making
• Hospitality Service Expertise
• Extensive Catering Background
• Station Preparation
• Critical Thinking
• Servsafe Certified
• Reading Comprehension
• Effective Planner
• Ethnic Cooking
• Developing Menus
• Timely Food Delivery
• Dish Preparation
• Proper Food Temperatures
• Health Codes Understanding
• Performance Improvement
• Food Handlers Certification
• Food Rotation
• Ingredient Restocking
• Sandwich Preparation
• New Recipe Creation
Store Room and Walk-In
Inspections
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• Condiment Refilling
• Product Rotations
• Hot and Cold Foods
• Guest Experiences
• Safety and Sanitation Standards
• Chef Assistance
• Event Catering
• Dessert Preparation
• Injury Avoidance
Yekatit 12 Comprhensive School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia • 04/1996
High School Diploma
EDUCATION
ServSafe CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATIONS
Paradise Home Care - Personal Care Assistant
2450 Chandler Ave Suite 8 Las Vegas, NV 89120 • 01/2016 - 09/2017 Desert Spring Senior Living - Food Server
6650 W. Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89103 • 03/2010 - 09/2010 Heritage Springs Assisted Living And Memory Care - Food Server 8720 W. Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89147 • 12/2008 - 06/2009 Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
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Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
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Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
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Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
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Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
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Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
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Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
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• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
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Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service.
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Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
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Completed table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
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Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
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Greeted incoming guests and managed accurate seating based on customer desires and server loads.
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Enhanced dining room operations by removing empty dishes, glassware and silverware to shorten bussing times.
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Conferred with cooks to produce accurate orders, verifying accuracy prior to delivery.
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Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.
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• Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags. Added food items, dishes, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately distributed orders, using [Software] to confirm deliveries to correct rooms.
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Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
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Garnished dishes and quickly delivered items to customers, minimizing wait times.
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Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
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Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
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Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
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Ihop Restaurant - Hostess and Cashier
3595 S. Rainbow Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89103 • 10/2007 - 12/2007
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
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Elevated customer satisfaction through followup and enthusiastic customer service.
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Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
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Completed table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
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Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance.
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Greeted incoming guests and managed accurate seating based on customer desires and server loads.
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Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.
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Enhanced dining room operations by removing empty dishes, glassware and silverware to shorten bussing times.
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Conferred with cooks to produce accurate orders, verifying accuracy prior to delivery.
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• Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags. Added food items, dishes, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately distributed orders, using [Software] to confirm deliveries to correct rooms.
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Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
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Garnished dishes and quickly delivered items to customers, minimizing wait times.
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Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
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Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
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Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
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Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
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Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
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Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
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Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
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Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
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• Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers. Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
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Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
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• Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests. Collaborated with kitchen to inform customers of wait times and answer questions about food.
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Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat customers.
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W H Smith - Gift Shop Supervisor
1881 Curtis St Denver, CO 80202 • 11/2000 - 02/2005 Conducted dining room and server checks to assess readiness for expected customer loads.
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Kept detailed payment records throughout shift to complete cash and card payments.
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Monitored dining room and guest flow to maximize table usage and minimize wait times by [Number]%.
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Prepared artistic menu boards highlighting current specials and promotions using eye-catching decorative techniques.
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Kept track of event finances, initial deposits, due payments and final balances.
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Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
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Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
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Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
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Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
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Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
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Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
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Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
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Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
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Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
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Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
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Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
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Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
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Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
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Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
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Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
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Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision- making and planning.
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Developed, implemented and enhanced employee targets and operational policies to promote productivity and strengthen team performance.
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Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
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Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
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Created and led sales promotions and advertising strategies to boost profits and bring in new customers.
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• Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
Aligned inventory processes with demand projections to maximize organizational and budget efficiency.
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Motivated employees to success and pointed out areas of improvement, which bolstered efficiency rates by [Number]%.
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Trained newly hired [Job title]s in upselling techniques, [Skill] and
[Skill], bolstering job expertise within [Timeframe].
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Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and [Skill] talents.
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Recruited, hired and trained over [Number] new team members in
[Timeframe].
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Returned change and currency and processed debit and credit card payments with [Number]% accuracy rate.
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Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
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Recruited, managed and motivated [Number]-member retail team to give every guest positive and memorable experiences.
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• Led and developed management team of [Number].
Reduced expenses by renegotiating vendor contracts to eliminate waste and boost cost savings
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Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by
[Number]%.
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Initiated task schedule to [Job title]s based upon individual strengths and familiarity with [Area of expertise].
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Boosted sales rates [Number]% by checking for and locating requested items in inventory system.
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Rolled out and coordinated [Type] and [Type] strategic plans, realizing sales revenue increase $[Amount] within [Timeframe].
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• Developed growth strategies for network of [Number] stores.
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