Seasoned Head Cook with Food Safety Expertise
Resume:
Kimberly Smith
Folkston, GA *****
*******************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Head Cook with a strong passion for food preparation and kitchen efficiency. Brings experience in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, following food safety protocols, and supporting fast-paced kitchen operations. Seeking to contribute to a kitchen team by delivering consistent food services in preparation and delivery, supporting smooth service during high-volume hours, for long term employment opportunity with a solid organization. Food Preparation & Portioning
Knife Skills & Basic Cooking Techniques
Kitchen Sanitation & Food Safety (HACCP)
Time Management in High-Volume Environments
Teamwork & Communication
Inventory Rotation (FIFO)
Fast-Paced Service Support
Attention to Detail
Adaptability & Reliability
Work Experience
Head Cook
R&R Wings-Folkston, GA
August 2006 to September 2024
Lead and trained staff in food preparation and customer service. Monitored food quality and safety standards.
Scheduled shifts and managed employee performance. Resolved customer issues and ensure satisfaction
Oversaw inventory and ordered supplies.
Maintained cleanliness and compliance with regulations. Coordinated with management on promotional activities Prepared ingredients including chopping vegetables, portioning meats, and measuring sauces according to standardized recipes.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep stations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Restocked supplies, prepped orders in advance, and ensured efficient kitchen workflow. Assisted with receiving and storing deliveries, checking for product quality and proper inventory rotation
(FIFO).
Consistently followed food safety procedures including temperature control, labeling, and allergen awareness.
Worked under pressure during peak hours to meet fast service demands while maintaining food quality. Nanny/Babysitter
Smith Nanny and Daycare center-Folkston, GA
May 2015 to August 2022
I was a nanny/babysitter. I watched the two year-old and the one year-old in the class. I made sure they did their daily task that they had to do. I made sure they was clean. I made sure they eat. I prepare the food for him idea activities with him we learn how to do a bunch of drawings and learn how to do things that two years and one year would like to do.
Customer Service
5.5 grille-Hilliard, FL
May 2016 to July 2022
Working with a customers, customer service, register manager and Cook Machine Operator (Machine Op)
AJM Packaging Corp-Folkston, GA
August 2000 to August 2004
Operated and maintained high-speed paper product machinery, including setup, calibration, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal production efficiency. Monitored machine operations, quality control metrics, and material usage to meet daily production targets and minimize waste.
Performed routine maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs to prevent equipment downtime and extend machine life.
Interpreted work orders and specifications to ensure products met customer and company standards. Collaborated with production supervisors and quality assurance teams to resolve issues and implement process improvements.
Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized production environment.
Recorded operational data and production output, maintaining accurate logs for reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high- quality paper goods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Performed facility janitorial cleaning in bathrooms, breakrooms, front office including emptying trash bins, wiping desk, counters, walls, windows, and resupply areas as Janitor
AJM Packaging-Folkston, GA
March 2001 to August 2003
I cleaned the rooms for the guest. Keep it clean turned it down. Make sure everything’s in their perfect before they check-in and when they check out I clean it so I’m working with the community making sure that they have a nice environment.
Correctional Officer
Education
Upper secondary education
Bachelor's degree
Curriculum
General High School
Charlton County High School-GA
High School Equivalency Diploma
Skills
• Security
• Food cleaning
• Management
• Plating
• Microsoft Excel
• Combi ovens
• Stock making techniques
• Recipe scaling
• Territory sales
• Organizational skills
• Culinary experience
• Blenders
• Count after picking for inventory management
• Food doneness testing
• Kitchen grills
• Quick service & fast food restaurant
• Batter preparation
• Boiling cooking technique
• Phone etiquette
• Basic math
• Call center agent experience
• Leadership
• Spot checks for inventory management
• Cost control
• Computer operation
• Hospitality management
• Team management
• Territory management
• Mechanical knowledge
• Food safety sanitizing procedures
• Conflict management
• Hotel restaurant experience
• Broiling
• Food supply stocking
• Employment & labor law
• Teamwork
• Practicing as a culinary professional - Culinary experience (More than 20 years)
• Catering
• Food filling preparation
• Food portioning
• Catering chef experience
• Law enforcement
• Intake
• Dough preparation
• Supervising experience
• Microwave ovens
• Computer literacy
• Food truck experience
• Assembly
• Driving
• Adobe Acrobat
• Fryers
• Account management
• Remote support specialist experience
• Food steamers
• Measuring ingredients
• Customer service
• Cycle counting inventory management
• Food seasoning
• Tilt skillets
• Operating kitchen equipment
• Chopping vegetables
• Food safety management
• Report writing
• Heavy lifting
• Sous vide
• Sauce preparation
• Cooking
• Kitchen manager experience
• Food handling
• Phone customer support
• Random inventory counts for inventory management
• Attention to detail
• Braising
• Food processors
• Recipe adherence
• Flat-top griddles
• Grilling
• Typing
• Inventory control
• Management experience within entertainment industry
• Food safety
• Meat slicing
• Inventory management
• Manufacturing
• Staff scheduling
• Casual dining experience
• Institutional kitchen experience
• Food production
• Knife skills
• Writing skills
• Account development
• Deep frying
• OSHA
• American cuisine
• Data entry
• Sales analysis
• Sauce making techniques
• Computer skills
• Warehouse management
• First aid
• Fine dining experience
• Team leadership
• High-volume production experience
• Cafeteria experience
• Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Head chef experience
• Poaching
• Restaurant management
• Food garnish preparation
• Warehouse experience
• Kitchen management
• Food mixers
• Food service management
• Preparing stocks
• Sous vide equipment
• Cash handling
• Inventory auditing
• Food mixing
• Machining
• Smoking (cooking technique)
• Communication skills
• Food garnishing
• Pan frying
• Charbroilers
• Individual consumer customer service
• Fast food restaurant experience
• Stir-frying
• Kitchen ovens
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
ServSafe Food Handler Certification
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Teaching Certification
Additional Information
I’m a very hard learner fast paced at anything I do. You will be really very happy with the kind of work that I do and I put out our work as a team qualified, and most stuff that I do it will be a blessing to have me a part of your team.
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