Robin Turner
Newport News
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience at Hampton University, excelling in culinary expertise and customer service. Recognized for creative baking skills and awarded for performance. Proven ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently, enhancing team productivity by 20%. Adept at time management and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork. Diligent Breakfast Cook possessing first-rate organizational, time management and communication skills. Reliable at properly storing food, following standardized recipes, and executing weekly brunch menus for customers. Experienced individual offering background executing orders based on customer requests.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breakfast Cook/Baker
Hampton University
Hampton
09.2024 - Current
- Cook/Bake all breakfast items, different types of sausages, bacon, breads, etc.
- Bake cakes, pies, cookies, cobblers etc, for students
Cook
The Chamberlin Hotel
Hampton
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Prep all necessary items, vegetables, meats, fish.
- Work fryer, flat top, grill, bake breads, etc.
- Cook items to specified temps.
Cook/Baker
Fort Eustis
Newport News
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Cook/Bake/Prep all items breakfast menu, eggs, bacon, sausages, biscuits.
- Lunch menu, baked chicken, fish, steaks, etc.
- Prep required items for next shift, day.
Cook/Baker
Hampton University
Hampton
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Dual positions, cook/baker-proven ability to work all equipment, grill, fryer, flattop, tilt skillet, 6 tier rotating oven.
- Given award in recognition of my performance.
- Assist chef in catering.
- Students sought me out to thank me for my exceptional and creative baking skills.
Cook/Prep/Baker
Mango Mangeaux
Hampton
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Prep most items on menu, also cook soups, sauces, dressings.
- Prep for catering events, weddings, parties etc.
- Make signature desserts.
Cook
charlotte's cafeteria
Hampton
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Prep/ cook / bake all items on menu, chop/slice, etc items for salad bar.
- Place items in warmer to be ready for line.
- Bake signature desserts, sweet potato cheesecake, individual banana puddings in signature jars to take home, speciality cakes.
- Assist with catering events, weddings, community events, etc.
- Although not opened to public on a daily basis, I still retain the key to business to make any items as needed for upcoming events.
Cook
International House of Pancakes (IHOP)
Newport News
- Proven ability to work all stations, call the wheel, prep and cook all items, date, label and rotate stock.
- Operate all kitchen equipment, skilled in various cooking techniques.
- Set up and break down all stations, clean and set up for next shift.
- I Have IHOP newsletter stating that I had passed another test, gotten a raise and that the next one I would be taking would be for kitchen manager.
Sales Associate
McDonald's Garden Center
Hampton
- Have extensive knowledge of care of all types of plants.
- Cared for all types of plants sold there as well as staging, display and sale of merchandise.
- Maintained the grounds of McDonalds Garden center as well.
- Seasonal items displayed, Christmas, Halloween, etc.
- Providing customer service by giving them information about different products they may need for combating a disease or insect infestation.
General Utility
Applebee's
Hampton
- Maintain parking lot, bathrooms, operate dishwashing machine and its components, follow standard operating procedures for cleanliness.
- Prep all items on menu and also cook items when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Menchville High School
Newport News, VA06-1977
Certified Legal Secretary - Legal Studies
PBMI
Hampton, VA06-1982
Skills
- Culinary expertise and food service
- Time management
- Cash handling and meal prep
- Banquet and kitchen operations
- Customer service and restaurant management
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety
- Baking expertise
- Event coordination
Certification
Certified Legal Secretary, Present
Willing To Relocate
Hampton, VA
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Breakfast Cook/Baker
Hampton University
09.2024 - Current
Cook
The Chamberlin Hotel
05.2024 - 09.2024
Cook/Baker
Fort Eustis
02.2024 - 04.2024
Cook/Baker
Hampton University
07.2023 - 03.2024
Cook/Prep/Baker
Mango Mangeaux
09.2021 - 08.2023
Cook
charlotte's cafeteria
08.2019 - 08.2023
Cook
International House of Pancakes (IHOP)
Sales Associate
McDonald's Garden Center
General Utility
Applebee's
High School Diploma -
Menchville High School
Certified Legal Secretary - Legal Studies
PBMI