Deanna Paige
Chicago
Summary
Accomplished United States Army veteran cook with high motivation and experience in preparing various food items and operating cooking equipment. Adept in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ordering supplies, and complying with health department regulations for food preparation, storage, and sanitization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Food For Thought
Batavia
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, smoking, grilling, sautéing, and other cooking methods, according to specified recipes and standards.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment to comply with food safety regulations.
- Handle food safely, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and rotation using the FIFO method.
Cook
Soul & Smoke
Chicago
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Prepare menu items according to established recipes, portions, and procedures.
- Assisting with producing accurate inventory, labeling, and storing food properly in storage and coolers to contribute to a smooth kitchen operation.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment to comply with food safety regulations.
Cook/Line Cook Supervisor
US Army National Guard
Chicago
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Cooked items should be brought to the correct temperatures to minimize the risk of food-borne illness, and stations should be cleaned to prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepare meals using basic recipes while handling kitchen utensils properly.
- Ordered, received, and organized food for smooth kitchen operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Food storage
- Menu planning
Timeline
Cook
Food For Thought
10.2023 - 07.2025
Cook
Soul & Smoke
12.2021 - 10.2023
Cook/Line Cook Supervisor
US Army National Guard
11.2015 - 11.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Northern Illinois University