<p>Functional John Cook 2222 Sand Avenue | Torrance, CA 90503 | 310-555-5555 | [email protected]</p><p>OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a cook at Las Encinas Hospital where I wish to utilize my skills and many years of culinary experience.</p><p>SKILLS PROFILE:  Ability and expertise in preparing a broad range of quality dishes in the stipulated time frame  Extensive knowledge and enforcement of food safety preparation and handling guidelines  Proven excellent customer service by being pleasant, greeting customers, attending to their requests and thanking them for their business  Exceeded company quality control standards of food service orders through proper food portioning, fresh ingredients, product presentation, and merchandising  Excellent organizing and coordinating skills</p><p>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Responsible for preparation of patient trays and for checking all items on each tray to assure all items meet diet prescribed and individual patient needs as directed by nursing or dietitian. Compiled and maintained records of food use. Responsible for preparation and serving of hot and cold menu items, as well as, made to order grill menu items for sale in the cafeteria. </p><p>Experienced in all sanitation policies and procedures, including galley inspections, completing cleaning assignments as scheduled and cleaning equipment. Enforced adherence to all safety rules to protect self, other employees, and guests. Enforced safe food handling guidelines in order to prevent the growth of bacteria in frozen and surplus food items.</p><p>Lift and move ingredients for food preparation. Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, counters and steam tables. </p><p>EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Jackson Farms, Marina Del Rey, CA; Cook Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Torrance, CA; Cook, Prep Cook, Admin Danny’s Delicatessen and Bakery, Torrance, CA; Cook Subway Sandwiches, Gardena, CA; Sandwich Artist</p><p>EDUCATION: West Torrance High School, Torrance, CA</p><p>OTHER SKILLS: Computer and application literacy; PC and MAC, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, certain POS</p>