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Chef resume example with 20+ years of experience

Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Summary

Talented Chef with [Number] years of experience preparing delicious, healthy dishes. Specializing in menus known for attracting and retaining customers. Provides culinary management skills to fast-paced kitchens. Innovative [Job Title] with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes made with local ingredients. Creatively builds exciting meals to satisfy discerning customers. Results-focused [ Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development. Maintains accurate paperwork for scheduling, payroll and employee records. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service. Innovative and well-known [Job Title] driving and maintaining substantial restaurant growth with top-notch, unique menu offerings. Keen developer of new food concepts. High familiarity with kitchen equipment, processes and health and safety guidelines. Motivated [Job Title] focused on sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team leader passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients. Restaurant Cook fluent in English and [Language]. Complies with all safety standards, including those pertaining to kitchen machinery, equipment and utensils. Recognized grill master and expert baker. Expert [Job Title] experienced at overseeing and handling [Number] of kitchen staff. Skilled at managing and guiding multiple simultaneous meal prep tasks. Diversely knowledgeable on all aspects of commercial kitchen operations. Dynamic [Job Title] creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Inspects kitchen areas and issues corrective actions to maintain company and health department standards. Qualified [Job Title] accurately adheres to safe cooking and food storage guidelines. Successful at working in cold and refrigerated spaces for long periods of time. Dedicated to providing healthy, reliable products to [Type] customers. Talented [Job Title] skilled at grilling, roasting and broiling meat and vegetables. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow that upholds business standards. Renowned [Job Title] with [Number] years' experience facilitates success in all facets of the restaurant. Recognized for [Action] and outstanding culinary expertise. Maintains reputation of elevating and innovating [Type] dishes. Punctual [Job Title] experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare [Type] and [Type] meals. Skillful in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and receiving, stocking and ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for efficiently directing kitchen operations. Dedicated Chef specializing in European Cuisine, including French, Italian and Spanish. Talent for developing complex flavor combinations. Expert in final plate preparation with authentic presentation. Devoted [Job Title] delivers excellent products by completing meal preparation. Comfortable serving as dedicated team member. Ready to enhance food prep and kitchen efficiency through diligent contributions and deep culinary knowledge. Restaurant Chef with experience working in multiple award-winning restaurants. Worldly, ambitious and highly skilled in ethnic cuisine. Brings a strong understanding of flavor profiles to all menus. 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 over [Number] customers. Experienced individual offering [Number]-year background executing orders based on customer requests. Natural leader and motivating [Job Title] competent in keeping kitchen staff on task and efficient to handle high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with [Job title] to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to make menu recommendations to meet company goals. Innovative [Job Title] offering strengths in menu development and daily special preparation. Committed to building relationships with local purveyors and utilizing seasonal ingredients in dishes. Creative Chef with specialty in [Type] cuisine. Experience includes [Number] years in high-volume, successful restaurants. Proven ability to manage fast-paced kitchens while remaining poised and calm.

Skills
  • Waste control
  • Portion and cost control
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Cleaning and sanitizing methods
  • Customer service oriented
  • Dish preparation
  • Purchasing
  • Pantry restocking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Kitchen equipment and tools
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Bilingual in English and [Language]
  • Grilling and deep frying skills
  • Resource management
  • Company safety standards
  • Meal preparation
Education and Training
Johnson High School Minneapolis, MN, Expected in 07/1985 – – High School Diploma : - GPA :
Experience
South Carolina Baptist Ministries Of Aging - Chef
Laurens, SC, 03/2018 - 05/2020
  • Developed innovative menu to provide customers with over [Number] high-quality food options.
  • Partnered with [Job title] to create dynamic entrees for large banquets and special events.
  • Managed kitchen operations for [Number] locations.
  • Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to experiment with new dishes.
  • Monitored and improved performance of [Number] team members resulting in [Number] meals produced daily.
Party City - Machine Operator
Aventura, FL, 10/2015 - 02/2018
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future issues.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Selected proper cutting tools and calculated correct parameters to manufacture quality parts.
  • Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts to prevent water, oxygen and electrolytes from coming in contact with metal.
  • Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
  • Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
  • Rigged equipment, connected hoses and delivered product to various locations.
  • Executed bench, machine and hand tool work by shaping, fitting and assembling machine parts from metal stock.
  • Fastened and adjusted jigs and stops on machine tables to facilitate positioning of materials.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs [Number]%.
Bakery Cheff - Machine Operator/Production Worker
City, STATE, 03/1991 - 07/2015
  • Selected proper cutting tools and calculated correct parameters to manufacture quality parts.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future issues.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software].
  • Operated various [Type] gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
  • Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts to prevent water, oxygen and electrolytes from coming in contact with metal.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain high-quality manufacturing and waste reduction.
  • Rigged equipment, connected hoses and delivered product to various locations.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Johnson High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Chef
  • Machine Operator
  • Machine Operator/Production Worker

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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