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Randel

Brown

Professional Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

Skills

Institutional and batch cooking
Food spoilage prevention
Recipes and menu planning
Food plating and presentation
Hospitality and service industry background

Food preparation and safety
Cake decorating expertise
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Beautiful presentation of food
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Education

Full Sail UniversityCity, StateExpected in 02/2023Bachelor of Arts:Music Production

Work History

Company Name - Cook
City, State10/2019 - 05/2020

Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Safely used kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.

Company Name - Cook
City, State01/2019 - 08/2019

Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.
Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Safely used kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Company Name - Line Cook
City, State06/2016 - 12/2018

Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
Prepared average of 300 orders each shift.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Safely used kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

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