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COOK
Summary
Quality-focused and efficient cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy, fast-paced kitchens. Line Cook with 18 years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large volumes of food quickly and efficiently. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment.
Accomplishments
  • Focused and disciplined High volume production capability Inventory management familiarity Experienced in large volume production such as banquets, weddings, and corporate events Able to multi-task in an extremely high paced environment Knowledgeable in management of kitchen staff Accomplishments In current position, successfully managed a kitchen staff of several employees during high volume dinner services for more than 200 diners each night.
  • In previous country club experience, managed and cooked for even larger banquets along with corporate events on a regular basis.
Experience
06/1996 to 06/1998
CookEast Side Pizza － Wallingford
  • Worked as a cook in a high output pizza and grinder restaurant.
  • Left this position to work full time at current position at.
07/1996 to 08/2000
prep cookWallingford Country Club
08/2000 to Current
Head ChefThe Wallingford Country Club － Wallingford
  • Worked as a line cook alongside executive chef and sous chef in a fast-paced country club setting.
  • Worked my way up from prep cook to lunch cook to line cook, along with taking on more responsibilities such as inventory and managing kitchen staff on a regular basis.
  • Expertly estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules in accordance with demand patterns, budget and local labor laws.
  • Collaborated closely with the Food and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
  • Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas.
  • Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.
  • Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.
  • Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for diners.
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
  • Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations.
  • Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature.
  • Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Consistently tasted, smelled and observed all dishes to ensure they were visually appealing and prepared correctly.
  • Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
  • Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.
  • Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.
  • Consistently verified that kitchen staff followed all recipes and portioned serving guidelines correctly.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings and operated as an effective management team leader.
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
  • Expert in final plate preparation with authentic presentation.
  • Eventually left this position for an opportunity to advance career in a private restaurant environment.
  • Laskara Restaurant - Wallingford, C T Work full time as a head chef at a mid-size privately owned restaurant specializing in high end Mediterranean cuisine.
  • Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format.
  • Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.
  • Expertly estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules in accordance with demand patterns, budget and local labor laws.
  • Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas.
  • Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.
  • Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
  • Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations.
  • Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature.
  • Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
  • Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Consistently tasted, smelled and observed all dishes to ensure they were visually appealing and prepared correctly.
Education
1 1999
High School DiplomaLyman Hall High School － Wallingford, CT, USA
Skills
budget, C, color, customer service, fast, inventory, team leader, Director, managing, meetings, personnel, producing, purchasing, quality, receiving, retail, safety, staffing, work-flow
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • East Side Pizza
  • Wallingford Country Club
  • The Wallingford Country Club

School Attended

  • Lyman Hall High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • prep cook
  • Head Chef

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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