Lead Cook Resume

Clay Kendrick

2149 Patterson Fork Road

Chicago, IL 60610

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective To obtain a Lead Cook position in a highly reputed organization.

Highlights of Qualifications:

• Extensive experience of commercial line cooking, staff supervision and customer service
• Deep knowledge of ala carte and buffet menu production and modern cooking techniques
• Operational knowledge of industrial and standard kitchen tools and appliances
• Familiarity with making pastries, bakery food, soups, sauces and gravies
• Ability to work all shifts, weekends and special occasions as needed
• Ability to interact with management, staff and customers in a pleasant and professional manner

Professional Experience:

Lead Cook

Dolce Hayes Mansion, Chicago, IL

August 2012 – Present

Responsibilities:

• Cooked, portioned and garnished food items according to designated recipes.
• Prepared and servedappetizing food in a timely manner to guests.
• Examined and checked all food items to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Scheduled and delegated work to assigned team and supervised their kitchen activities.
• Supervised cleaning of kitchen area and complied with established food sanitation standards.
• Restocked assigned food station and reported maintenance needed for kitchen equipments.

Lead Cook

Stockton Seaview Resort, Chicago, IL

May 2009 – July 2012

Responsibilities:

• Assigned work to all kitchen personnel and supervised their kitchen activities.
• Followed standard recipes and cooked a variety of meals using appropriate culinary methods.
• Ensuredand executed proper preparation and plating of all customer food orders.
• Examined pre-delivery cooked food and ensured its freshness and quality.
• Stored all required foodstuffs and supplies and maintained their stock-levels.
• Cleaned and disinfected workstation and equipments and maintained their hygiene.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN