Food Preparation Quality

DERRICK

HOWARD

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

*Thorough and steadfast worker, a motivated cook offering over 10 years of

comprehensive experience in quality food preparation and presentation.

+High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable

margins.

+Superior communication and leadership skills.

+Exceptionally well-versed in food plating and knife handling skills and

techniques.

+Kind, Polite & Punctual.

Dependable, Organized, Detailed, Committed and

Energetic.

EXPERIENCE

Nordstroms, Seattle, Wa, Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

Cook

Readied ingredients in advance to reduce loads during rush periods.

Cooked items to correct temperatures to minimize risk of food-borne

illness.

Managed simultaneous cooking tasks to promptly deliver high-quality food.

Verified quality, plating presentation and serving size of prepared food.

Carried out repetitive tasks in fast-paced kitchen environment.

Accepted special requests from guests and prepared food to meet

demands.

Trained team members in grilling, frying and sauteing techniques.

Prepared ingredients, garnishes and side dishes in advance to expedite

meal service.

Organized and prioritized preparation of food items.

Adjusted recipes to accommodate guests’ special requests.

Murano senior living, Seattle, Wa, Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

Cook Shift Leader

* Modeled thorough menu knowledge to answer server and bartender

questions.

* Managed opening and shift change tasks to support business needs.

* Drove high level of sanitation and safety in cooking and food preparation

areas.

Crown plaza, Seattle, Wa, May 2015 - Feb 2020

Cook

+ Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen

equipment, sanitation and safety.

+ Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care,

attention to detail and quality.

+ Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.

+ Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between

tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

+ Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality

standards.

+ Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control

guidelines.

+ Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening

and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.

Harbor view hospital, Seattle, Wa, Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

Dietary Aide

*Quickly and accurately served specific meals to patients with special dietary

needs.

+ Maintained diet systems for menu management and nutritional data.

+ Expedited food orders.

+ Planned, directed and monitored diets for each patient.

Inspected meals against dietary restrictions and quality standards.

EDUCATION

GED

South Seattle community college, Seattle, Wa

CONTACT

@ 2214 191st street court

east, Tacoma, WA 98445

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+ Stocking and Replenishing

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