Eric G. Smith
Linden NJ.*****
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking to secure an opportunity to utilize my knowledge and culinary experience to provide your organization with a hard-working, dedicated and responsible and capable employee.
TRAINING
Food Service Academy Community Food Bank of NJ Hillside, NJ
14 week program (500 hours), providing experience in all phases of food production for cafeteria-style service - - including menu planning, prep work, cooking, baking, serving, wareroom and clean-up; also:
Nutrition and Sanitation
High Volume cook/chill, with meals (4000 weekly) prepared for 10 Satellite Kids Café Sites
Catering for in-house events and external clients
A la carte dining
Certified by the National Restaurant Association and Educational Foundation as a ServSafe Sanitation Manager
Certified in Baking Fundamentals-Volume, Scratch, and Professional Baking
EXPERIENCE
1/2014-3/2015 Shoprite of Livingston-Chef Livingston, NJ
Prepare and cook foods for made to order customer service
Prepare and cook foods for hot buffet and roosted chicken station and buffalo wing station
Prepare ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping and storing foods
Prepare and cook food keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards
Operate stoves, grills deep fryer and ovens
Stock and rotate foods stock in freezer by using f.i.f.o. method
Manage and instruct staff of duties
Plan menus tacking in to account any special needs and allergies
Record all foods and equipment keep temperature records and logs
Weigh, evaluate and mix ingredients Wash and sanitize equipment, tables and utensils
3/2013-4/2013 Brightside Tavern-Chef Jersey City, NJ
Prepare ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping and storing foods
Prepare and cook food keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards
Operate stoves, grills deep fryer and ovens
Stock and rotate foods stock in freezer by using f.i.f.o. method
7/2011-Present Zahyria’s Culinary Creations-Chef Linden, NJ
Plan, coordinate and manage events
Manage and instruct staff of duties
Plan menus tacking in to account any special needs and allergies
Order, purchase, stock and record all foods and equipment
Weigh, evaluate and mix ingredients
Prepare and cook food keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards
Interact with patrons and guest as to provide with special request
5/2012-6/2012 Muscle Maker Grill Linden, NJ
Prepare and cook food keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards
Operate stoves, grills deep fryer and ovens
Other Experience
CertifiedServSafe Sanitation Manager
Certified in Baking Fundamentals-Volume, Scratch, and Professional Baking