Brenda Bogert - Cook
Brenda C. Bogert
736 Etcheverry St.
Ramona, CA 92065
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OBJECTIVE
I am applying for your open position of cook. My experience as a Line Cook at a local establishment and experience as Senior Regent-Women of the Moose, my passion for good cooking and my background and personal skills in customer service and retail sales will be valuable in this position.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
My experience as a line cook at Cheers of Ramona and Senior Regent of the Moose included cooking in commercial kitchens. I have cooked single meals to seating of up to 100. I was also a bartender at the Moose Lodge. I have proven skills in customer service and retail sales. I easily and effectively communicate with customers and management. I feel the following well qualify me for any of the above position:
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Experience in food preparation and cooking
Excellent grasp of safe food handling procedures
Ability to season garnish and arrange food creatively & attractively
Follow instructions well and work independently when necessary
Ability to deal with challenging and multiple demands
STRENGTHS
Passionate about cooking and a fanatic about hygiene (and I love dogs). I thrive on providing great customer service. Great attitude and strong work ethic. Well organized and detail oriented. Fast learner.
WORK HISTORY
Ramona Food & Clothes Closet January 2019 to May 2019
CASHIER/FLOATER. RFCC is a local non-profit thrift store. My responsibilities were typical cashier & sales clerk – stocking, etc.
FOOD PANTRY. I was responsible for receiving food donations and distributing to the public through various food programs sponsored by RFCC.
Cheers of Ramona February 2018 to Jan 2019
LINE COOK. Work independently as day cook. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies. Responsible for preparing food for service (chopping vegetables, hand making burgers, or preparing sauces). Cooking menu items, and cleaning of kitchen.
Ross Stores, Inc./Ross Dress for Less Sept 2016 to Nov 2017
SALES ASSOCIATE. Ross Dress for Less is a Discount Department Store. Typical retail sales associate responsibilities. Back up cashier as necessary.
CASH OFFICE. Count and balance each of the tills from the previous day. Set tills up for the day. Prepare deposit slips and money for bank deposit.
Sears Holdings/Kmart June 2015 to Nov 2017
SALES ASSOICATE – SOFTLINES. Kmart is a department store. Typical retail sales associate responsibilities. Back up cashier as necessary.
Never Alone Living Assistance Jan 2013 to May 2016
HOME HEALTH AIDE. Never Alone Living Assistance is a home health care assistance provider. Responsibilities included monitoring client condition, preparing/serving meals/snacks following prescribed dietary requirements/nutrition standards, assisting client with dressing & grooming, helping client care for themselves, recording client information in patient journal, maintaining a safe, secure & healthy environment.
Charming Shoppes, Inc./Lane Bryant Jun 2009 to Nov 2012
SALES ASSOICATE. Lane Bryant is a retail women's clothing store. Typical retail sales associate and cashier responsibilities.
Moose Lodge 1021 2008-2010
SENIOR REGENT & BARTENDER (VOLUNTEER). As Senior Regent I was responsible for organizing a team of volunteers and prepping weekly meals typically from 20-40 seating’s, but as large as 100 for holiday meals & special. I was also a volunteer bartender for two/three shifts per week & large functions.
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona / Archi’s Institute for Sustainable Agriculture:
FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER – ServSafe Certification – 11/2017
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRAINING COURSE - Certificate of Completion - 11/2017
HYDROPONICIST - Certificate of Completion - 11/2017
Homemaker with three children:
Numerous applicable skills
Garfield Independent Learning Center, San Diego
High School Diploma
AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS
Member - American Legion Auxiliary
HOBBIES
Gourmet cooking
Organic gardening/farming
REFERENCES
Julie Quinn - ------------
Rachel Wilson - ------------
Brenda C. Bogert
736 Etcheverry St.
Ramona, CA 92065
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OBJECTIVE
I am applying for your open position of cook. My experience as a Line Cook at a local establishment and experience as Senior Regent-Women of the Moose, my passion for good cooking and my background and personal skills in customer service and retail sales will be valuable in this position.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
My experience as a line cook at Cheers of Ramona and Senior Regent of the Moose included cooking in commercial kitchens. I have cooked single meals to seating of up to 100. I was also a bartender at the Moose Lodge. I have proven skills in customer service and retail sales. I easily and effectively communicate with customers and management. I feel the following well qualify me for any of the above position:
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Experience in food preparation and cooking
Excellent grasp of safe food handling procedures
Ability to season garnish and arrange food creatively & attractively
Follow instructions well and work independently when necessary
Ability to deal with challenging and multiple demands
STRENGTHS
Passionate about cooking and a fanatic about hygiene (and I love dogs). I thrive on providing great customer service. Great attitude and strong work ethic. Well organized and detail oriented. Fast learner.
WORK HISTORY
Ramona Food & Clothes Closet January 2019 to May 2019
CASHIER/FLOATER. RFCC is a local non-profit thrift store. My responsibilities were typical cashier & sales clerk – stocking, etc.
FOOD PANTRY. I was responsible for receiving food donations and distributing to the public through various food programs sponsored by RFCC.
Cheers of Ramona February 2018 to Jan 2019
LINE COOK. Work independently as day cook. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies. Responsible for preparing food for service (chopping vegetables, hand making burgers, or preparing sauces). Cooking menu items, and cleaning of kitchen.
Ross Stores, Inc./Ross Dress for Less Sept 2016 to Nov 2017
SALES ASSOCIATE. Ross Dress for Less is a Discount Department Store. Typical retail sales associate responsibilities. Back up cashier as necessary.
CASH OFFICE. Count and balance each of the tills from the previous day. Set tills up for the day. Prepare deposit slips and money for bank deposit.
Sears Holdings/Kmart June 2015 to Nov 2017
SALES ASSOICATE – SOFTLINES. Kmart is a department store. Typical retail sales associate responsibilities. Back up cashier as necessary.
Never Alone Living Assistance Jan 2013 to May 2016
HOME HEALTH AIDE. Never Alone Living Assistance is a home health care assistance provider. Responsibilities included monitoring client condition, preparing/serving meals/snacks following prescribed dietary requirements/nutrition standards, assisting client with dressing & grooming, helping client care for themselves, recording client information in patient journal, maintaining a safe, secure & healthy environment.
Charming Shoppes, Inc./Lane Bryant Jun 2009 to Nov 2012
SALES ASSOICATE. Lane Bryant is a retail women's clothing store. Typical retail sales associate and cashier responsibilities.
Moose Lodge 1021 2008-2010
SENIOR REGENT & BARTENDER (VOLUNTEER). As Senior Regent I was responsible for organizing a team of volunteers and prepping weekly meals typically from 20-40 seating’s, but as large as 100 for holiday meals & special. I was also a volunteer bartender for two/three shifts per week & large functions.
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona / Archi’s Institute for Sustainable Agriculture:
FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER – ServSafe Certification – 11/2017
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRAINING COURSE - Certificate of Completion - 11/2017
HYDROPONICIST - Certificate of Completion - 11/2017
Homemaker with three children:
Numerous applicable skills
Garfield Independent Learning Center, San Diego
High School Diploma
AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS
Member - American Legion Auxiliary
HOBBIES
Gourmet cooking
Organic gardening/farming
REFERENCES
Julie Quinn - ------------
Rachel Wilson - ------------