San Diego, California *2108
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Isaac Sherifi
Summary
From a dishwasher to an excellent Chef, Dedicated Chef skilled in menu creation and modification, cook and assistant supervision and cost control. Creative and artistic professional with 25 years of hands-on experience preparing meals for customers in fast-paced restaurants. Advanced knowledge of pastry, culinary and baking techniques.enthusiasm for nourishment and capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment to improve the culinary team and progress my career within the culinary expressions. SKILLS
● Business Management
● Transportation
● Dish Preparation
● Food Presentation
● Recipe-Based Cooking
● Food Handling
● Fine Dining
● Sanitation
● Performance Improvement
EXPERIENCE
Uber/Doordash San Diego Driver 06/2014 - Current
● Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
● Saved fuel by leveraging GPS to identify faster routes.
● Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
● Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
● Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
● Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pickups and deliveries
● status updates.
Balboa International market I Powav. CA Chef De Partie 06/2017 - 11/2022
● Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
● Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all
● components met quality standards.
● Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results
● AssiSted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes
● based on seasonal ingredients.
● Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
● Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
● Delivered products to customer locations on time. Sultan Baklava - Mediterranean Cuisine - San Diego Turkish Restaurant San Diego Chef 01/2015 - 12/2018
● Cleaned and sanitized Kitchen equipment. utensils and work stations
● Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labeling systems.
● Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
● Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
● Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
● Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods. Darband Restaurant I San Diego, CA Cook 08/2012 - 07/2017
● Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and
● dietary restrictions.
● Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
● Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
● Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and
● machinery malfunction.
● Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return
● Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients as Needed