Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. Expert in managing kitchen staff and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste.
Skills
Sautee cooking technique
Beautiful presentation of food
Institutional and batch cooking
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Food presentation talent
Effective planner
Stir fry cuisine expert
Leadership
Work History
Kitchen Team Member, 03/2014
to 04/2016 Chick-fil-a – 80 Oxford Rd, Fern Park,
FL 32730
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends.
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Kitchen Team Member, 3/2014 to 4/2016 Chick-fil-a -80 Oxford Rd, Fern Park, FL 32730, 08/2011
to 02/2014 Buffalo Wild Wings – Casselberry Square Shopping Center, 900 Florida 436, Casselberry,
FL 32707
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering.
Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Culinary science,
2013 McFatter Technical Center - 6500 Nova Dr, Davie,
FL 33317
