Professional Cook with Kitchen Experience
Resume:
Ronald McKinley
Chesapeake, VA *****
*****************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Known for my dedication and commitment to delivering high-quality results on time, every time. My hard- working nature, combined with multiple skills and knowledge makes me an asset to any team. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Cook/Prep
Ruby Tuesday-Chesapeake, VA
November 2024 to Present
• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Follow the prep list created to plan duties.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly. Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
Line Cook
Griffs-Portsmouth, VA
May 2022 to May 2023
Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions Clean up station and take care of leftover food
Stock inventory appropriately
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday-Portsmouth, VA
January 2020 to March 2021
• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
• Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations Laborer
Labor Finders-Portsmouth, VA
September 2019 to January 2020
Performs various physical duties as assigned.
Maintain all safety standards.
Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials. Performs some specialized tasks which may require on-the job training. Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment. Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor. Moving tools, equipment, or other material as directed in plans or by supervisor. Education
High school diploma
Woodrow Wilson High School
September 1997 to June 2001
Skills
• Knife skills
• Warehouse experience
• Organizational skills
• Meal preparation
• Driving
• Microsoft Office
• Food Preparation
• English
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Food industry
• Schematics
• Forklift
• Typing
• Food Safety
• Cooking
• Sales
• Materials handling
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Mechanical knowledge
• Restaurant Experience
• Heavy lifting
• Food service
• Construction painting
• Kitchen Experience
• Computer skills
• Delivery driver experience
• Serving
• Food handling
• Plumbing
• Dishwashing
• Culinary experience
• Busser
• Heavy equipment operation
• Catering
• Kitchen experience
• Leadership
• POS
• Shipping & receiving
• Restaurant experience
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification
Forklift Certification
ServSafe
Overhead Crane Certification
Crane Certification
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