Lead Cook Service Director
Resume:
MELISSA R LABORIN
CONTACT
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asa Grande, AZ 85122
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking Manager/lead
cook focused on completing
work quickly to consistently
exceed targets. Reliable team
member accustomed to taking
on challenging tasks. Dedicated
to business success.
SKILLS
Menu planning
Cost reduction
Staff coordination
Food safety
Inventory control
Recipe development
Kitchen operations
management
Verify food quality
Kitchen management
Estimate food needs
Kitchen equipment operation
Train staff
EXPERIENCE
MANAGER/LEAD COOK Jul 2011 Current
Ak-Chin Indian Community, Maricopa, Arizona
Implemented regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for kitchen and storage areas.
Implemented controls to reduce food and supply waste. Visited dining room to greet guests and evaluate service levels. Achieved high standard of sanitation, safety, and cleanliness and passed food safety inspections with no violations. Directed and balanced work activities and evaluated performance of kitchen staff.
Conducted inventory and prepared food orders for vendors and supplier delivery.
Met food quality standards consistently and served dishes with correct proportions and presentations.
Built, strengthened, and maintained cooperative relationships and oversaw performance-oriented environment.
Maintained kitchen equipment and appliances, completing repairs or ordering replacements to keep kitchen operations at peak levels. Monitored inventory and placed timely orders for fruits, vegetables, meats, and other products to meet production requirements. Promoted safe work environment for co-workers and customers by enforcing regulatory compliance.
Met customer service standards consistently, responding quickly to special requests and concerns and maintaining exceptional standards.
Trained and developed staff, including cross-training employees to enhance culinary and operations skills.
Kept kitchen staff in full compliance with meal service presentation requirements.
Assisted in creating a HACCP policy.
Met with staff to discuss menus for special events, including parties, banquets and graduations.
Created a monthly and annual budget to keep food and maintenance costs down.
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA May 1994
Maricopa Unified High School, Maricopa, Arizona
GPA 3.7.
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Graduated in top 90% of class.
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