Lead Cook

Antonio McCrea

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Fairmont Heights, MD 20743

Tel: 301-***-****

Cell: 202-***-****

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PERSONAL STATEMENT:

I am seeking a culinary position where I can utilize my culinary skills. I am a loyal and dedicated hard worker with great customer skills. I can work independently or as a team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE:

June 2015-Present: Holiday Inn Georgetown. Lead Cook

Assisting Executive Chef with budgeting, ordering supplies and scheduling.

Supervising kitchen staff on evening shift

Preparing meals for restaurant, room service, bar and employee meals

Covering morning shift when needed

December 2012-June 2015 : Holiday Inn, Georgetown. Line Cook

Responsible for prep for restaurant, room service, bar and employee meals

Set up and break down station as well as maintaining a clean work area.

Experience preparing food on grill, frying, sautéing, roasting,

Follow all safety procedures

March 2011-December 2012: Deanwoods Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Head Dietary Cook

Responsible for preparing meals for residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Supervised a crew of 9 employees

Set up and breakdown line for breakfast and lunch

Responsible for handling catering orders.

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and portion control

Responsible for keeping and replenishing food as needed

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Apr 2004 - Jan 2011. Flik International. Senior Cook

Follow food safety standards.

Skilled in preparing different international cuisines.

Monitor food quality.

Set up and break down work station.

Responsible for breakfast, lunch and catering.

Jun 1990 - Sep 1999 Taco Bell, Shift Manager/Assistant Manager

Assist in the management of adequate inventory levels using the company's system and guidelines to minimize loss.

Supervised a team of 13 people.

Responsible for opening and closing restaurant.

Ensured that the restaurant was maintained, clean, safe and organized as per company standards.

Execute cash management duties with POS and Shift reports

EDUCATION:

Dix Street Academy, Washington DC, Sept 1981- June 1984, GED

Washington Culinary School of Arts, 1989

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Serve Safe Certified

Several awards for outstanding employee of month and perfect attendance

Iron Chef winner 2009, 2010, Flik International

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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