Ruth Scott
Granite City
Summary
Dedicated Lunch Cook with over 15 years of experience in food preparation and kitchen management. Known for strong customer service and inventory control skills, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines and health regulations for student well-being.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lunch Cook
Granite City School District 9
Granite City
08.2010 - 10.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals that adhered to school district guidelines and met dietary requirements for student health.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure a safe and efficient cooking environment.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure timely meal service during lunch hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety practices and cooking techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported needs for food supplies and materials.
- Implemented portion control to minimize waste while meeting student needs.
- Engaged with students to gather feedback on meals for continuous improvement.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Operated cash registers when needed during peak times at lunch hour rush period.
- Adhered to safe food handling procedures while preparing meals according to customer specifications.
- Trained new employees on basic kitchen duties such as food prep techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspected kitchen equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.
- Kept records of food usage amounts in order to track inventory levels accurately.
- Adjusted heat settings on grills, fryers, ovens as needed during meal preparations.
- Followed daily cleaning schedules for cooking utensils and equipment such as stoves and grills.
- Ensured all foods were stored properly according to health department regulations.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, steam tables, and other equipment to maintain safety standards.
- Maintained sanitation standards in the kitchen area including washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and sweeping floors.
- Prepared a variety of hot and cold food items in accordance with established recipes and portion sizes.
- Cleaned, cut, and cooked meat, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients to prepare menu items.
- Assisted with unloading incoming deliveries of food products for storage in refrigerators or storerooms.
Bartender cook cashier
Parodis Bar And Grill
St Louis
01.2000 - 2007
- Prepared and served a variety of beverages to customers.
- Served wine, beer, and cocktails to patrons at the bar.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area during shifts.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Followed safety and sanitation protocols in all beverage preparation tasks.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Education
ServeSafe Managers Certification - Cook
Granite City School District
Granite City, IL06-2022
GED -
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, IL04-2007
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Food preparation
- Dish preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Recipe adherence
- Menu planning
- Inventory control
- Kitchen management
- Food storage management
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Communication skills
Certification
- Serve Safe Cert
Timeline
Lunch Cook
Granite City School District 9
08.2010 - 10.2025
Bartender cook cashier
Parodis Bar And Grill
01.2000 - 2007
ServeSafe Managers Certification - Cook
Granite City School District
GED -
Southwestern Illinois College