Chef Resume Example Logues Restaurant

CHEF

Summary

Food-loving cook with keen understanding of safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations. Dedicated employee pursuing position in established organization where focus and dedication are highly sought.

I'm a focused cook with 19 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Well-developed strengths in team leadership, problem-solving and communication. Demonstrated success building high-performance teams.

I can work in fast-paced environments while working stand-alone or within team settings.

I'm a proactive and adaptable team player passionate about my work.

Skills

Food and beverage pairing
Food preparation techniques
Waste control
Portion and cost control
Cleaning and sanitizing methods
Dish preparation

Company safety standards
Grilling and deep frying skills
Meal preparation
Pantry restocking
Banquets and catering

Experience

Chef | 05/2017 to CurrentLogues Restaurant - Hannibal, MO

Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Created exciting dishes to draw in clientele and increase revenues.
Planned and prepared food products orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Supervised preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
Talked to patrons about dietary issues and food allergies to prepare meals meeting individual needs.
Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to experiment with new dish creations.

Chef | 10/2012 to 06/2016T.J.s Supper Club / Game On - Hannibal, MO

Supervised preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Continually supervised training and cross training of pastry staff for all phases of preparation.
Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to experiment with new dish creations.
Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Inspected freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, ensuring proper functionality.
Worked with vendors to locate optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
Considered seasonal product pricing and availability in development of promotional dishes and menu selections.
Created exciting dishes to draw in clientele and increase revenues.
Planned and prepared food products orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Chef | 03/2006 to 10/2012Logues Restaurant - Hannibal, MO

Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Inspected freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, ensuring proper functionality.
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Certifications

First Aid/CPR

Education and Training

Belford High School - - West Hollywood, California | High School Diploma06/2007

Student's Council Member
Award of Excellence Recipient for performing all duties diligently and enthusiastically for the General High School Project.
Completed coursework in Personal Management, Sociology I & II, Economics, and Oral Communication and Presentation Skills.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Logues Restaurant
T.J.s Supper Club / Game On

School Attended

Belford High School

Job Titles Held:

Chef

Degrees

Belford High School - West Hollywood, California | High School Diploma

Chef Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

Resume Overview

Create a job alert for [job role title] at [location].

Similar Resumes