Tulsa, OK ***** 918-***-**** adwgsx@r.postjobfree.com

SHELLY DOMINIQUE

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS ● Food Preparation

● Order Supplies

● Vendor Liaising

● Team Coordination

● Food Spoilage Prevention

● Kitchen Sanitization

● Ingredients Measuring

● Team Oriented

● Stock Rotation

● Time Management

● Attention to Detail

● Reliable and Trustworthy

Quality Assurance and

Control

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● Customer Service

● Menu Item Memorization

● Professional Attitude

● Effective Prioritization

● Active Listening

● Food Safety Standards

● Back of House Operations

● Microsoft Office

● Cleaning and Hygiene

Point-of-Sale (POS)

Restaurant Software

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Hot and Cold Food

Preparation

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● Chopping Vegetables

Safety and Sanitation

Standards

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● Portioning

● Troubleshooting

LINE COOK 10/2022 to Current

Dave And Buster's Corporate Headquarters, Tulsa, OK WORK HISTORY

Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross- contamination.

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● Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food. Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.

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Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

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● Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

● Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity. Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

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● Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

● Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.

● Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.

● Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes. Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.

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Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

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PREP COOK 02/2017 to 10/2017

Hard Rock Hotel And Casino, Tulsa, OK

PANTRY COOK 06/2018 to 10/2020

Hard Rock Hotel And Casino, Tulsa, OK

CREW MEMBER 02/2014 to 01/2017

McDonald's Restaurant, Owasso, OK

● Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

● Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

● Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.

● Communicated with vendors to negotiate prices for bulk ingredients and reduce costs.

● Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.

● Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.

● Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.

● Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.

● Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions. Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.

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Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

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● Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.

● Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.

● Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

● Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.

● Prepped dressing, vinaigrettes and accompanying garnishes for pantry menu items. Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.

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● Cleaned counters, shelves, walls, furniture and equipment in food service areas.

● Notified chef in advance of supply needs to prevent inventory shortage.

● Cleaned and sanitized pantry station at end of shift.

● Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.

● Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

● Adhered to state and local health and safety regulations for food handling and sanitation.

● Completed side work and prep according to back of house checklist.

● Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.

● Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.

● Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

● Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.

● Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.

● Collaborated with team members to complete orders. Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.

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● Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.

● Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.

● Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions. Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.

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FRONT COUNTER CREW MEMBER 12/2012 to 05/2013

Whatabuger, Tulsa, OK

● Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment. Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.

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Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.

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● Demonstrated knowledge and applied proper food handling standards.

● Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.

● Assisted guests with product knowledge and promotional information upon request.

● Cleaned kitchen area, counters, food preparation areas and utensils. Greeted customers with enthusiasm, offered to take orders and fulfilled each quickly and correctly.

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Provided amazing customer service by greeting customers and quickly fulfilling orders and requests.

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● Used value-added suggestive-selling techniques to generate additional sales. Responded quickly to customer inquiries, answering questions and offering insight into products.

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● Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

● Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others. Unitech Training Academy - Lafayette, Lafayette, LA Certificate, Pharmacy Technology, 05/2003

Teurlings Catholic High School, Lafayette, LA

Diploma, 05/1997

EDUCATION

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