Food Service

**/**** ** **/****

Las Vegas, NV

**/**** ** **/****

Las Vegas, NV

DAZHON SMITH

Summary

Looking for a culinary position that I can apply my recent culinary education and gain valuable experience. Experienced Line Cook with exceptional knowledge of a wide variety of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Fundamental knife skills Familiar with all kitchen equipment and small wares.

Trained in areas like Garde Manger, American

Regional, Asian, Classical European, Latin and

World cuisines

Able to follow, read, measure, and execute

standardized recipes.

Prepping and plating food presentation

High volume production capability

Understanding of Purchasing and Cost Control

techniques as well as Menu Analysis &

Development

Trained in the fundamentals of baking & pastry

artistry

Familiar with basic restaurant operations.

Focused and disciplined

ServSafe certified

Food handlers card

Contemporary sauce work

Well-tuned palette

Experience

Food Prep / Line Cook

Health binge

Assisted co-workers.

Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods. Cleaned and prepared various foods for cooking or serving Performed kitchen maintenance for a private facility. Executed various kitchen stations and assisted with, meat, fish, saute or pantry Portioned and wrapped food

Prepared dishes following recipe or verbal instructions Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages Stocked and rotated products, stocked supplies, and paper goods in a timely basis Used all food handling standards

Washed, peeled, cut, and seeded fruits and vegetables Cleaned, cut, and cooked meat, fish, or poultry

Check the quality of raw and cooked food

Bake, roast, boil, and steam meats, fish and vegetable Food Runner / Prep cook

Golden Nugget Hotel Casino

Kept the buffet restocked with the correct food items. Stocked deliveries in a timely and safe manner.

Provided high quality service.

Prepared the buffet and salad bar for dinner service. Help with prep food and assist the chefs in all areas of restaurants Worked on Salads, Hot line and Craver and Dessert Station Work on Pallets removing food and putting away

Education and Training

C: 702-***-**** *************@*****.***

2017

Henderson, NV, United States

Associate of Science: Culinary Arts

The Art Institute of Las Vegas

High school diploma

Classes in Restaurant and Facility Operations

Nutrition courses

Contact this candidate