Dietary Cook Food Service

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

KENYA RANDOLPH

**** *** ***** ****, ********, SC 29223 (C) 803-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Experienced Server with 5+ years fine dining experience. Successful track record of building repeat clientèle. Greeted customers in the restaurant or drive-thru, took and rang up orders, handled payment and thanked customers. Responsible for all kitchen operations such as banquet events, buffet lines, room service orders and hotel restaurant. Food preparation experience

Food safety certified

Extensive food/beverage knowledge

Logging temperatures of food items

Able to handle food products frequently

Service-oriented team player

Food regulation compliance

Food Standards enforcement

Food Handler certificate

Dietary cook 09/2014 to 04/2016

Allen University – Columbia Sc

Planned, directed and monitored the clinical functions of the dietary department. Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service Prepared food items

Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and weekly restaurant specials. Relayed food orders to cooks

Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products. Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices Managed food delivery for 200+ guests for special events Prepared daily food items, and cooked simple foods and beverages DFA 10/2011 to 03/2013

Johnson Food Service – Fort Jackson Base

Education

Prepared food items

Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing. Drove food costs down by 33% by effectively improving inventory procedures and reducing spoilage levels. Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage Took food orders and relayed orders to kitchens or serving counters Communicated with other kitchen team members to ensure food was prepared on time and correctly Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards. Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock

Prepared food trays for both general and therapeutic diets, maintaining proper temperatures for hot and cold foods Line Cook 05/2013 to 10/2015

Craker Barrel – Farrow rd, Columbia Sc

Cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning Baked, roasted, broiled, and steamed meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods Cleaned and organized eating, service, and kitchen areas Cleaned and sterilized equipment and facilities

Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing. Worked stations including pizza, omelet, soup, salad, sandwich, and dessert at a busy cafeteria. Responsible for the production and plating of desserts. Supervised kitchen staff of 20 people and ensured proper event set-up, food preparation, kitchen clean-up and proper shut down.

Responsible for all garnishes for main courses, pasta, soups and potages. Drove food costs down by 33% by effectively improving inventory procedures and reducing spoilage levels. Supported all kitchen operations when chef was absent. Greeted each customer with friendly eye contact

Helped with preparation, set-up, and service for catering events Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices Prepared food items

Prepared food trays for both general and therapeutic diets, maintaining proper temperatures for hot and cold foods Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage Trained new employees

High School Diploma: 1996

HAleyville High School - Winston County Alabama

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