Objectives

To further my career in the culinary field.

Experience

Billy’s Steak House, Roanoke, VA

Cook

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Prepare and supply food services to residents.

Arrange resident diets in accordance with dietary orders.

Observe and test foods to determine sufficiently cooked using proven methods.

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

Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, personal judgment using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

Sheraton Hotel, Roanoke, VA

Cook

3/2015-12/2016

Work with associate team to create the company experience for guests.

Prepare and properly garnish all food orders in accordance with the menu specifications.

Prepare sauces, soups and hot entrées in accordance with the menu.

Present food using proper plate presentation techniques.

Set up for meal periods by ensuring that stations are set up based upon anticipated volumes.

Adhere to company standards for safe food handling and storage.

Keep equipment clean and in proper operating conditions.

Complete food requisitions to maintain inventory items.

Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA

Cook 2

11/2012-3/2015

Prepare all food items based in standardized recipes for the Café, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets.

Maintain highest sanitation standards while providing appealing and appetizing dishes.

Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration costs, and special event requirements.

Cambria Suites, Texas

Kitchen Manager

11/2010-5/2015

Assure efficient service in all food and beverage outlets, room service, lounge, and banquets.

Maintain budgeted payroll and overhead cost.

Supervise and fill in where needed to maintain efficient operations.

Ensure company policies and employee performance where cohesive to productive operations.

Attend all scheduled meetings and contribute suggestions for improvements.

Work with management staff to plan menu items, proportion sizes and preparation standards for existing and new menu items.

Sheraton Hotel, Philadelphia

Cook

10/2001-2/2009

Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.

Cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff.

Answer, report and follow executive chef instructions.

Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.

Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

Twinz Café/Catering, Washington State

Chef

8/2000-9/2001

Ensure quality culinary dishes are served on schedule.

Approve all prepared food items.

Modify and create food menus to ensure efficiency of establishment.

Monitor sanitation practices ensuring employees follow standards and regulations.

Check quality and quantity of received products.

Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

Determine how food should be presented on decorative displays.

Instruct cooks and other kitchen staff on preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of culinary dishes.

Education

Computer Institute, Rockville, MD

Networking

Escoffier Culinary School Arts, Austin, Texas

Culinary

Communication

Strategic Thinker

Active Listener

Competent Problem Solver/Analysis

Strong Leadership Skills

Compelling Customer/Client Focus

Works efficiently under pressure and time constraints

References

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