High School Food

Paul Merritt

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City: Davidson

State: NC

Zip: 28036

Country: USA

Phone: 704-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Sous Chef with 3 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.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Brevard College, Brevard NC 1/2001 to 5/2007 (Business)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Sous Chef with 3 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.

Highlights

Strong butchery skills

Contemporary sauce work

Focused and disciplined

High volume production capability

Focus on portion and cost control

Inventory management familiarity

Strong on the line and expediting

Catering experience

Accomplishments

~ Successfully managed a kitchen staff during high volume dinner services for more than 100 diners each night.

~ Catered several large events to raise money for charities, as well as weddings, celebrations and colleges.

Experience

August 2010 to November 2012

FLATIRON Davidson, NC

Sous Chef

Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.

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.

Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations.

September 2010 to March 2011

131 Main. Huntersville, NC

Grill Cook

Effective line cook

Fire-based grill, mastered how to maintain a grill of this fashion

Regular prep-work

Education

Brevard College Brevard, NC

Business Administration Business

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