Wipa McGrath

Cook

Thai Restaurant

12.2021 - Current

Little Thai cafe & restaurant
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Mentored junior cooks in refining their culinary skills through hands-on guidance during meal preparation processes.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.