A Cafeteria Cook manages and performs the daily cooking operations of a dining room and is normally hired by hospitals, schools, and corporations. A well-written Cafeteria Cook Resume mentions the following core tasks and duties – storing and preparing food, ensuring health and safety standards are respected, solving customer inquiries, ensuring health and safety standards are respected, planning and implementing menu consisting of nutritious and cost-effective meals, preparing and serving foods to students, cooking and providing meals after considering food allergies, cleaning and organising kitchen area, and completing necessary catering services.
Key skills for this role include – safety regulations knowledge, food preparation abilities, attention to details, serving skills, immense knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation practices, and familiarity with use and upkeep of cooking utensils and equipment; and the ability to estimate and use the correct amount of ingredients to produce food. Formal education is not mandatory, however, some candidates have hospitality management training.
Objective : More than 10 years of experience in Customer Service with exemplified leadership qualities and professionalism, backed by a consistent, verifiable record of achievement. Progressively pursuing the ability to utilize my skills previously developed as well as enhance and grow within an organization that rewards faithfulness and accountability.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Phone Etiquette, Customer Service.
Prepared cafeteria style meals according to special of the day.
Prepared catering orders from 10-300 people.
Prepared meals in accordance with dietary needs.
Helped successfully launch Goodwill newest restaurant concept, Cafe G.
Taken on the role of Kitchen Manager in his absence.
Demonstrated exemplary customer service.
Showed leadership and managerial skills.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
AS In Culinary Arts
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Objective : To obtain a second part time position and excel in my customer service skills, computer knowledge, and leadership abilities.
Skills : Speed Typist, Above Average Language And Organizational, Capable Of Taking On New Tasks.
Description :
Prepared lunch menu for entire student body and faculty; followed strict NYS specifications for food safety and proper kitchen hygiene.
Promptness, cleanliness, and availability to help in other aspects of cafeteria work impacted the quality of running the cafeteria in a team setting.
Learned how to cook healthy food choices for large numbers of consumers, e.g.
Able to keep the shelves stocked with updated ingredients for the food that was prepared.
Demonstrated a firm consideration for the needs of others by being continually vigilant in keeping a sterile working environment fit for food preparation.
Cooked and served foods such as burgers, quesadillas, French toast, and any other types of food that are on the menu for shift.
Had never been a cook before working this job and have made progress on the grill over 4 months of employment.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Music And Liturgy
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Headline : Dedicated my career and education to the Food Service industry. Prepare food in large quantities according to set menus, without the demands of a restaurant environment.
Skills : Microsoft Office, 10-Key, Computer Literacy, 112 Wpm.
Description :
Prepared and serve FDA approved menu meals for 430 students on a daily basis.
Received and stocked all incoming supplies and food shipments.
Performed regular stock inventory and discard out dated products.
Documented daily consumption totals on prepared meals Action-oriented, focused on solving immediate problems.
Baked, grilled, steamed and boiled meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
Presented, garnished and arranged final dishes.
Occasionally serve food.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate In History
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Summary : Cafeteria Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients at an establishment that serves food, processing customer orders, producing meals and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines.
Skills : Security, Data Entry, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Cooking, Customer Service.
Description :
Cleaned, cutter, prepared, and cooked meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
Prepared and cooked various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
Baked breads, rolls, and pastries.
Apportioned and served food to patients, patrons, customers, guests, employees, and students.
Washed cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
Developed, compiled, and maintained food records regarding use and expenditures.
Inventories supplies and equipment.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Certificate In Truck Driving
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Headline : Cafeteria Cook will prepare and cook large batches of food that will be served to patients, patrons, customers, guests, employees, or students.
Skills : Prep and cook food in large quantities, check ingredients for freshness, clean and sanitize work area.
Description :
Cooked foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
Cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Directed activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.
Cleaned, cut, and cooked meat, fish, and poultry.
Compiled and maintained records of food use and expenditures.
Determined meal prices based on calculations of ingredient prices.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High school diploma
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Headline : Cafeteria cooks inspect the ingredients to make sure they are high quality, as well as check their kitchen equipment to make sure everything is working properly.
Skills : Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
Description :
Assignments are received orally or in writing from the supervisor in the form of cooks worksheet, menus, standardized recipes and meal schedules.
Supervised or higher-grade cook provides detailed instructions on cooking method and use of equipment for new or more difficult assignments.
Responsible for the proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment, safety practices, personal hygiene and conformance with food service sanitation requirements.
Answered technical questions and to ensure that the work is being done properly.
Completed work is evaluated in terms of quality of food cooked, and adherence to time schedules and instructions.
Performed a full range of simple cooking. Makes cold sandwich fillings. Sets up and replenishes salad bar.
Prepared food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment using gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High school diploma
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Headline : Cafeteria workers must prepare ingredients and follow recipes to cook large portions of food for a large number of people. Cook the food and ensure to check the food often to ensure a quality end result.
Skills : Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Description :
Prepared large quantities of food from established recipes and menus.
Stored prepared food, and serve food to students during meal times.
Cleaned kitchen and working areas at beginning and end of shifts, and throughout the day.
Ensured food preparation and handling guidelines are observed to prevent foodborne illness.
Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
Prepared ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.).
Cooked food in various utensils or grillers.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Culinary Arts
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Headline : Cafeteria Cook help serve their customers after the food has been prepared. In addition to cooking and serving, also be responsible to clean up the cafeteria serving area and kitchen area after the customers have left.
Skills : Very good communication skills, Excellent physical condition and stamina.
Description :
Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
Prepared ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.).
Cooked food in various utensils or grillers.
Checked food while cooking to stir or turn.
Ensured great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
Kept a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
Ensured all food and other items are stored properly.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Culinary school
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Summary : As a Cafeteria Cook, ensuring the food serving area and equipment are clean is also a top priority as they must ensure they follow sanitation and food storage best practices.
Skills : Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, Fast-paced environment.
Description :
Ensured ingredients and final products are fresh.
Followed recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
Maintained a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
Handled and store ingredients and food.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment and utensils.
Executed opening and closing procedures.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Cafeteria Cook Resume
Summary : Skilled Cafeteria Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. Cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.
Skills : Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as waitstaff, Dishwashers, Management and sometimes customers.
Description :
Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
Checked the quality and freshness of ingredients.
Monitored station inventory levels.
Accommodated guests special requests.
Operated kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.
Checked quality of ingredients.
Monitored stock and place orders when there are shortages.
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