sous chef resume example with 6+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
I consider myself as a passionate cook that is always looking for learning opportunities and an individual offering various culinary abilities and thrives on mentoring newly hired kitchen personnel to make them succeed in this industry. I am very proactive and very easy to adapt to different situations and circumstances. Highly effective at anticipating and accommodating customer needs. Friendly, punctual and enthusiastic team player offering 6 years of experience in cooking foodservice environments. Optimistic, creative and hardworking cook looking to join the team at an exciting, charming and unique banquets department.
Skills
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Experience
Sous Chef, 02/2017 to Current First Hospitality Group Inc – Johnston, IA,
Being able to cost menu items to maximize restaurant profit.
Followed checklists for shift start and end to help with smooth transitions.
Capable of doing inventory and do ordering as needed.
Able to do proper coaching to employees to address issues.
Created menu items for specials of the month.
Cross-utilize products to avoid waste.
Supervised all kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environment.
Built strong vendor relationships to bring in top ingredients at optimal prices.
Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet all coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation.
Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly.
Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu.
Can create menu items and menus.
Very good on organization.
Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to attract clientele and increase revenue.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Senior Cook, 11/2017 to 03/2018 Lutheran Social Service Of Minnesota – Moorhead, MN,
Cooked all menu items according to SOPs
Contributed to a consistent customer satisfaction rating through quality and timely service.
Practice proper safety sanitation standards.
Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Distributed food to wait staff in a timely manner.
Restocked inventory and ingredient items as needed.
Established and maintained a positive work environment.
Operated all kitchen equipment adeptly.
Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
Sanitized all counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean at all times.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
Cook II, 08/2017 to 11/2017 Texas Health & Human Services Commission – Copperas Cove, TX,
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
Prep Cook, 03/2015 to 08/2017 Doordash – Adel, GA,
Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
Verified proper food preparation by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
Offered support to other stations in high-volume shifts or as needed.
Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
Assisted with training and development of new talent.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Tended to the buffet and made sure food items were replenished as soon as they ran low.
Removed discontinued, old and slow-moving items from shelves.
Weighed and labeled products.
Provided friendly and attentive service.
Able to work without supervision.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 07/2010 to Centro De Bachillerato Tecnológico Agropecuario - Guanajuato, Mexico, GPA:
Associate of Arts: Computer System Engineering, Expected in 06/2015 to Guanajuato University - Guanajuato, Mexico, GPA:
Accomplishments
Earned promotion in just 2 months.
Awarded "Jonah award due to exceptional leadership and keeping a good working environment"
Improved team effectiveness through analysis and restructuring of current workflow.
Built customer loyalty and increased satisfaction by resolving every concern fully.
Promoted from Senior Cook to Sous Chef, in less than 12-months
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