cook 11

Location:

United States

Posted:

August 12, 2009

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William Bailey

**** ***** ****** 773-***-****

Chicago, IL 60649 ****************@*****.***

STRENGTHS

§ Perfected cooking techniques and organizational ability after 12 years of on-the-job experience

§ Utilizes supplies in an efficient manner that decreases amount of waste

EXPERIENCE

Melon Express Catering Chicago, IL 2/09 to 6/09

Cook

· Prepares meals for clients on an individual basis

· Prep and clean work areas daily

· Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices

· Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables

· Stocks, dates, rotates and checks temperature of products

· Completes any assigned side work

The Cara Program – Cleanslate Chicago, IL 2/08-5/08

Neighborhood Beautification Intern

§ Responsible for the overall beautification of Chicago neighborhoods

§ Sweeps and collects litter along designated routes including sidewalks, 18 inches into the street and vacant lots

§ Collects debris and recyclable materials and disposes of them properly

§ Achieves daily bag collection goals within strict time frames and maintains high scores in weekly evaluations

§ Greets at least 100 pedestrians and customers per day informing them of the value of recycling and of Cleanslate

§ Loads and unloads equipment and supplies as needed

Cook

Lakeview Care Rehabilitation Chicago, IL 11/06-11/07

Warren Barr Pavilion Chicago, IL 1/04-10/06

Brightview Care Center Chicago, IL 2/03-10/04

Advocate Healthcare Chicago, IL 6/96-11/01

· Prepared nutritious meals for up to 300 residents using weekly cycle menus

· Cooked in cafeteria-style and family-style dining environments

· Trained new cooks

EDUCATION

Chicago Vocational High School Chicago, IL

Architectural Drafting Diploma

Bryant and Stratton College Chicago, IL

Computerized Accounting Diploma

Chicago Department of Public Health Chicago, IL

Certified Foodservice Manager, Expires 2/11

William Bailey

7325 South Luella 773-***-****

Chicago, IL 60649 ****************@*****.***

TRAINING

The Cara Program Chicago, IL 1/08-2/08

Participated in full-time, unpaid coursework to gain computer literacy, professionalism, customer service skills, teambuilding/conflict management skills and personal development in a strict work-simulation environment including professional dress code, rigorous attendance policy, workday schedule and violation code

Certificate in Personal and Professional Excellence, 2/08

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Chona Macoula

Dietary Manager

Lakeview Nursing & Rehab Center

735 West Diversey

Chicago, IL 60614

773-***-****

Gwen Roberts

Assistant Dietary Director

Warren Barr Pavilion

66 West Oak Street