Kenneth James

***** ****** ****** *****

Bowie, Maryland 20716

Email: aculw2@r.postjobfree.com

202-***-****

OBJECTIVES:

I am seeking employment with a company where I can use my talents and skills to grow and expand the company.

EXPERIENCE:

The Omelette Chefs 7701 Chestnut Lane Bowie MD

Catering Chef 2009 – Present

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

The Brilliantnaire Network P.O. Box 251 Springfield VA

Private Chef Specialty Catering 2009 – 2012

Preparing food by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.

Tasting products, reading menus, estimating food requirements, checking production, and keeping records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.

Rafeedie’s Catering 1099 Hemphill Ave NW Atlanta GA

Catering Chef 2006 – 2009

Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Richard Staffing 5299 Roswell Rd Atlanta GA

Catering Chef 2005 – 2006

Season and cook food according to recipes and experience.

Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, taking temperatures.

Adjust seasoning to customer tastes.

Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patrons

Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.

Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.

Inventory completion

Followed all safety rules and actively prevent accidents.

Commitment to the service values and ethics of the company.

Sodexho Services 5299 Roswell Rd Atlanta GA

Catering Chef 2003 – 2005

Followed recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.

Serves as a specialty cook preparing specialty food according to recipe and specific methods applicable to type of cookery.

Wyndham Hotel 6345 Powers Ferry Rd NW Atlanta GA

Breakfast Chef 2002 – 2003

Breakfast chefs prepare high-quality breakfast foods based on a menu or individualized orders.

Responsible for serving, overseeing and maintaining products on a breakfast buffet.

Responsible for inventory and ordering kitchen equipment and food supplies.

Understand basics of food safety and apply health regulations regarding food preparation and service including proper rotation of stock.

Attend staff meetings and understand organizational policies regarding food preparation, service, personal hygiene, professionalism and safety.

SKILLS:

• Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

• Outstanding guest service skills

• Exceptional time management qualities and teamwork acumen

• Excellent communication skills

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