Experienced ServSafe-Certified Cook
Resume:
Dana Brooker
Cook
Dallas, GA *****
***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
I have been cooking for 30+ years. I have done all facets from county clubs to high-end restaurants. I am servsafe certified. I can cook any type of cuisine. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Cook
Paulding rehabilitation and nursing home-Dallas, GA March 2025 to Present
• Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards
• Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to consistently deliver delicious meals
• Managed food inventory, minimizing waste and optimizing cost efficiency
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and ensure timely service
• Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations
• Adapted menus based on dietary restrictions or customer preferences
• Assisted in the development of new menu items by providing input on flavors, ingredients, and cooking methods
• Ensured compliance with health codes and regulations during food handling, storage, and preparation stages
• Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh ingredients while maintaining budget constraints
• Created daily specials that showcased seasonal ingredients to attract customers' attention
• Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining accuracy
• Developed efficient systems for organizing kitchen supplies resulting in reduced waste
• Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs or potential hazards Cook
Brookstone Golf & Country Club-Acworth, GA
February 2023 to Present
• Opening line cook
• Make sauces
• Prep list
• Cook catering menus
• Work Action and Omelet Stations
• Cook Sunday brunch omelets and breakfast items
Cook
Carriage House-Marietta, GA
January 2024 to January 2025
• Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards
• Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to consistently deliver delicious meals
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and ensure timely service
• Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations
• Implemented time-saving strategies in food preparation processes without compromising quality standards
• Ensured compliance with health codes and regulations during food handling, storage, and preparation stages
• Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining accuracy
• Developed efficient systems for organizing kitchen supplies resulting in reduced waste
• Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs or potential hazards Cook
Wellstar Paulding Hospital-Hiram, GA
January 2021 to February 2024
Acton station, Cook pasta to order with different sauces, poor boy sandwiches, stuffed potatoes, and tacos Prep and cook for patient line
Make soups and sauces
Make sure all food is held at proper temperatures
Cook
Wellstar Cobb Hospital-Austell, GA
October 2018 to January 2021
Prep and cook for patient line
Prep and cook made to order food on grill for guests, nurses and doctors Clean grill, floors, and walls
Make menus, prep and cook for specialty coffee shop in the hospital. Banquet Cook
Marietta Country Club-Kennesaw, GA
September 2014 to December 2018
Familiar with several styles of cuisine including: Sauces, Breakfast, Lunch, Familiar with ethnic food including: Mexican, American Prepared food in a restaurant. Weighed and measured ingredients. Prepared raw produce for cooking or eating. Cooked foods by baking, roasting, broiling, frying, sautéing, steaming, grilling. Maintained detailed menu knowledge. Maintained clean and tidy personal appearance. Turned and stirred foods to ensure even cooking. Seasoned and cooked foods according to personal judgment. Portioned foods consistently. Assisted other cooks during rush periods. Knowledge sets include: buffet, Cafe, Chef, Culinary, culinary arts, dining, dinner, entrées, food preparation, line cook, meat, prepare food, restaurant, salad, sauces.
Cook/Prep
United Talent Staffing-Hiram, GA
July 2018 to October 2018
Temp service for Wellstar Cobb.
Prep and cook for patient line
Prep and cook made to order food on grill for guests, nurses and doctors Clean grill, floors, and walls
Make menus, prep and cook for specialty coffee shop in the hospital. Executive Chef
Creekside Pines-Dallas, GA
December 2017 to July 2018
Put food, paper, and chemical orders in. Organize the kitchen and kitchen staff. Fill out daily cleaning charts. Make and prepare menus for 117 residents per meal period three times a day. Follow a kitchen budget. Maintain labor and food costs. Prepare and execute special functions for the residents. Makes staff schedule. Gives staff reviews.
Area Sales Manager
My Produce Guy/ Athena Farms-Forest Park, GA
September 2012 to November 2017
Grew my starting pool of 0 accounts to 60 accounts *weekly sales over $60,000 *Still maintaining old accounts *Give outstanding customer service is still priority *Keep up on new items on market *Be professional and knowledgeable Knowledge sets include: customer service. Area Sales Manager
Sutherland's Food Service-Forest Park, GA
September 2011 to September 2012
Grew my starting pool of 0 accounts to 20 accounts *weekly sales over $20,000 *Still maintaining old accounts *Give outstanding customer service is still priority *Keep up on new items on market *Be professional and knowledgeable Knowledge sets include: customer service, items. Area Sales Manager
Atlanta Specialty Produce Co-Forest Park, GA
November 2010 to August 2011
Grew my starting pool of 0 accounts to 12 accounts *weekly sales over $5,000 *Still maintaining old accounts *Give outstanding customer service is still priority *Keep up on new items on market *Be professional and knowledgeable Knowledge sets include: customer service, items. Education
CUSTOMER SERVICE (Associate Degree in Culinary Arts) Georgia State University-Atlanta, GA
1984
Food Science (Bachelor's degree)
Skills
• B2B sales
• Cleaning Experience
• Microsoft Word
• Negotiation
• Sales management
• Military
• Supervising Experience
• Senior living facility experience
• Fine dining experience
• Door-to-door
• Knife skills
• Purchasing
• Working with people with disabilities
• Meal Preparation
• Microsoft Office
• Sanitation
• High-end sales
• Presentation skills
• Fabrication
• Canvassing
• Communication skills
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Organizational skills
• Kitchen experience
• Senior care
• Sales Management
• Sales
• Culinary Experience
• Deal closing
• Prospecting
• Nutrition
• Direct sales
• Accounts Receivable
• Inside sales
• Time management
• Territory sales
• Salesforce
• Windows
• Microsoft Outlook
• Driving
• Epic
• Restaurant Management
• Hotel experience
• Computer skills
• Sales proposal development
• Quality control
• Food Safety
• Profit & Loss
• Athenahealth
• Leadership
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Order entry
• Team development
• Working with seniors
• Mobile devices
• POS
• Professionalism
• Product demos
• Team management
• Marketing
• Menu Planning
• Line cook
• Retail sales
• Banquet Experience
• Budgeting
• Dietary department experience
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Staff training
• kitchen
• Upselling
• Grilling
• Teaching
• Food service
• Customer support
• Sales support
• Hospitality management
• Food handling
• Basic knife skills
• Restaurant Experience
• Baking
• Food Production
• Training & development
• Inventory Control
• Microsoft Excel
• Catering
Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification
ServSafe
January 2019 to January 2024
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
Food Safety Certification
CPR Certification
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